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This timeless work cleverly...6122falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-hundred-aesop-s-fables-aesop--74424213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74424213Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:21 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Three Hundred Aesop's Fables" is a timeless collection of short tales that encapsulate moral lessons through the clever use of animals and everyday situations. Each fable conveys insights about human nature, ethics, and the consequences of our...21265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philoctetes-sophocles--74343412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74343412Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:07 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Philoctetes" by Sophocles delves into themes of isolation, suffering, and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. The story centers around Philoctetes, a warrior abandoned due to a festering wound, who grapples with betrayal and the quest for...5151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditations-marcus-aurelius--74287659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74287659Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:30 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a profound exploration of Stoic philosophy, offering insights into personal ethics, resilience, and the nature of human existence. This timeless work invites listeners to reflect on their own lives, encouraging a...25147falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-laches-text-87-119--74171168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74171168Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:25 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"01" by Laches delves into themes of wisdom and the pursuit of knowledge, offering insights that remain relevant across generations. This work invites listeners to explore the nuances of thought and dialogue, emphasizing the importance of...3744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philoctetes-campbell-translation-sophocles--74112347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74112347Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:06 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Philoctetes," translated by Campbell, is a profound exploration of human suffering, loyalty, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in times of crisis. This timeless work by Sophocles delves into the themes of abandonment and the struggle for...5268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eryxias-text-559--74063655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74063655Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:25 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Eryxias (Text 559)" invites listeners into a profound exploration of philosophical themes that remain timeless and relevant. This work delves into the complexities of human thought and the nature of knowledge, encouraging reflection on the essence of...2333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persians-aeschylus--74009291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74009291Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:25 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Persians" by Aeschylus is a profound exploration of the consequences of war, reflecting on the themes of loss, pride, and the fragility of power. Written in the aftermath of the Persian Wars, it captures the grief of a nation facing defeat and the...3959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/octavius-marcus-minucius-felix--73953437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73953437Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:35 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Octavius-Marcus Minucius Felix" is a compelling exploration of early Christian thought and apologetics, presenting a dialogue that addresses the challenges faced by believers in a predominantly pagan society. This work delves into themes of faith,...7249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bacchae-euripides--73894418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73894418Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:53 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Bacchae" by Euripides is a powerful exploration of the duality of human nature, the conflict between reason and instinct, and the consequences of denying one's true self. This ancient Greek tragedy delves into themes of faith, madness, and the primal...5720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/polity-of-the-athenians-and-the-lacedaemonians-spartans-xenophon--73819891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73819891Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:23 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Polity of the Athenians and the Lacedaemonians (Spartans)" by Xenophon offers a profound exploration of the political systems and social structures of two of ancient Greece's most significant city-states. This work delves into the contrasting...6112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/statesman-plato-platon--73781422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73781422Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:17 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Statesman-Plato (Πλάτων)" delves into the nature of leadership and governance, exploring the qualities that define a true statesman. This philosophical dialogue examines the complexities of political power and the responsibilities that come with it,...9226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/octavius-marcus-minucius-felix--73745846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73745846Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:37 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Octavius-Marcus Minucius Felix" presents a profound exploration of faith and reason, engaging listeners with its timeless dialogue on belief and skepticism. This work delves into the philosophical debates of its time, inviting reflection on the...7249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/physics-aristotle--73717638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73717638Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:17 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Physics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational concepts of physics as articulated by Aristotle, exploring his insights into the natural world and the principles that govern it. This work offers a profound understanding of the physical universe,...34744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-aristophanes--73695017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73695017Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:06 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Lysistrata" by Aristophanes is a timeless comedic play that explores themes of gender, power, and the absurdity of war. Set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War, it tells the story of women, led by Lysistrata, who unite to withhold sexual...4675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persians-aeschylus--73670343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73670343Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:16:06 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Persians" by Aeschylus is a powerful and poignant exploration of the aftermath of war, depicting the grief and despair of the Persian royal family following their defeat at the hands of the Greeks. This ancient tragedy delves into themes of hubris,...3959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bacchanals-euripides--73645926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73645926Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:50:14 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Bacchanals-Euripides" invites listeners into the world of ancient Greek drama, exploring themes of ecstasy, divinity, and the human condition. This captivating work delves into the complexities of faith and the consequences of defying societal norms,...5588falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-ends-of-good-and-evil-marcus-tullius-cicero--73608369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73608369Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:10:12 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"On the Ends of Good and Evil" by Marcus Tullius Cicero delves into the fundamental nature of morality, exploring the concepts of good and evil as they relate to human existence and ethical decision-making. This profound work invites listeners to...29203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philebus-plato-platon--73290991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73290991Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:00:49 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Philebus by Plato explores the nature of pleasure and knowledge, delving into the fundamental questions of what constitutes the good life. This dialogue contrasts the value of pleasure against the merits of wisdom, prompting listeners to reflect on...9361falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charmides-plato-platon--71997042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71997042Wed, 13 May 2026 22:37:14 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Charmides (Χαρμίδης) discusses the virtue of temperance. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)3905antiquity,charmides,classics,edwards,geoffrey,greek,latin,plato,temperance,virtuefalsefull