https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/statesman--7031805enBooksCopyright Greek and Latin Classics Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/634b55416d1daf0a26e5dd37fb031262.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/statesman--7031805Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:57:39 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Greek and Latin Classics Genrespreaker45@podcastlibrary.orgStatesman (Ancient Greek: Πολιτικός) discusses God's role in maintaining the universe and describes the statesman as a good shepherd who promotes intermarriage between the orderly and courageous. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)falseb93d23e0-2b12-586e-8454-ccb731082783episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frogs-aristophanes--74472728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74472728Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:07 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Frogs by Aristophanes is a comedic exploration of the afterlife and the value of great literature, where the playwright himself embarks on a journey to bring back a lost talent to Athens. This enduring work satirizes the cultural and political...6122falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stichus-or-the-parasite-rebuffed-titus-maccius-plautus--74425921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74425921Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:26 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Stichus; or, The Parasite Rebuffed" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a comedic exploration of social dynamics, focusing on the interactions between the wealthy and those who seek to exploit them. This timeless play delves into themes of deception, greed,...5101falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ion-plato-platon--74360400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74360400Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:05 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Ion" by Plato explores the nature of poetry, inspiration, and the role of the poet in society. Through a dialogue between Socrates and Ion, a rhapsode, the text delves into the relationship between knowledge and artistic expression, questioning...3233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hecuba-euripides--74290384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74290384Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:29 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Hecuba, a powerful tragedy by Euripides, delves into the depths of human suffering and the quest for vengeance in the wake of war. This poignant tale explores themes of loss, betrayal, and the fragility of justice, making it a timeless reflection on...4911falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rhetoric-aristotle--74174177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74174177Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:33 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Rhetoric" by Aristotle delves into the art of persuasion, exploring how effective communication can influence public opinion and decision-making. This foundational text examines the principles of rhetoric, emphasizing the importance of ethos, pathos,...30893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parallel-lives-of-the-noble-greeks-and-romans-vol-5-lucius-mestrius-plutarchus--74114277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74114277Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:12 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans Vol 5-Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus" offers a profound exploration of the lives of influential figures from ancient Greece and Rome, showcasing their virtues and vices through Plutarch's insightful...28500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economics-aristotle--74066215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74066215Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:35 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Economics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational ideas of economics as articulated by Aristotle, exploring the interplay between ethics, politics, and the economy. This work remains relevant today as it challenges contemporary notions of wealth and...3633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philoctetes-campbell-translation-sophocles--74011993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74011993Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:28 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Philoctetes," translated by Campbell, is a powerful work by Sophocles that delves into themes of suffering, isolation, and the struggle for identity. The play centers on the character of Philoctetes, a warrior abandoned due to a festering wound,...5268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/polity-of-the-athenians-and-the-lacedaemonians-spartans-xenophon--73955844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73955844Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:46 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Polity of the Athenians and the Lacedaemonians (Spartans)" by Xenophon offers a detailed examination of the political systems and governance of two of ancient Greece's most influential city-states. This work delves into the contrasting democratic...6112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persians-aeschylus--73896878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73896878Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:09:24 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Persians," a powerful tragedy by Aeschylus, delves into the aftermath of the Persian defeat at the Battle of Salamis, offering a poignant reflection on loss, hubris, and the consequences of war. This timeless work examines the emotional toll of...3959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phaedrus-plato-platon--73784103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73784103Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:31 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Phaedrus-Plato is a profound exploration of love, rhetoric, and the nature of the soul, presented through a dialogue that highlights the interplay between philosophical thought and the art of persuasion. This timeless work delves into the complexities...12816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parmenides-plato-platon--73748184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73748184Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:41 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Parmenides-Plato (Πλάτων)" delves into the philosophical inquiries of Parmenides and Plato, exploring the nature of reality and existence. This work invites listeners to engage with timeless questions about being, knowledge, and the essence of...8035falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ovid-and-his-influence-edward-kennard-rand--73719313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73719313Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:55 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Ovid And His Influence" by Edward Kennard Rand delves into the profound impact of the Roman poet Ovid on literature, art, and culture throughout history. This exploration reveals how Ovid's themes of transformation, love, and identity continue to...15358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-aristotle--73696636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73696636Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:20 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Politics-Aristotle" delves into Aristotle's foundational ideas on governance, ethics, and the role of the citizen within the state. This work explores the nature of political life and the pursuit of the common good, emphasizing the importance of...33302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heroides-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso--73672304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73672304Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:12:07 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Heroides-Publius" by Ovidius Naso presents a collection of poetic letters from mythological heroines to their absent lovers, exploring themes of love, longing, and betrayal. This timeless work delves into the emotional depths of desire and the...18889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agricola-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73647502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73647502Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:44:05 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Agricola by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a compelling glimpse into the life and achievements of Gnaeus Julius Agricola, a Roman general and governor of Britain. This work not only chronicles Agricola's military exploits but also reflects on the...5357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-sublime-unknown--73611760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73611760Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:21:11 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"On the Sublime-Unknown" invites listeners to explore the profound depths of human experience and the enigmatic aspects of existence that often remain just out of reach. This thought-provoking work delves into themes of mystery and the allure of the...10538falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charmides-plato-platon--73291987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73291987Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:57:57 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Charmides" by Plato explores the nature of temperance and self-knowledge through a philosophical dialogue that delves into the complexities of human character and virtue. As Socrates engages with the young Charmides, listeners are invited to reflect...3905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/statesman-plato-platon--71997035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71997035Wed, 13 May 2026 22:36:54 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Statesman (Ancient Greek: Πολιτικός) discusses God's role in maintaining the universe and describes the statesman as a good shepherd who promotes intermarriage between the orderly and courageous. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)9226antiquity,classics,greek,intermarriage,latin,maintaining,orderly,plato,promotes,statesmanfalsefull