Episodes

  • 014 - And now Phaedrus having agreed

    014 - And now Phaedrus having agreed
    Feb 26 2026
    Join Socrates and his friend Phaedrus on a captivating stroll through ancient Athens, where they delve into the depths of love and the power of language—both spoken and written. In this profound dialogue from Plato, Phaedrus invites readers to reconsider the eloquent rhetoric of Lysias, juxtaposing it with a more idealized, Platonic understanding of love. This early act of literary critique resonates with modern thinkers like Jacques Derrida, opening the door to rich philosophical exploration. Experience a side of Socrates that’s not just wise but also charming and relatable—a pot-bellied ex-soldier passionately seeking Truth. (Introduction by Martin Geeson)
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    11 mins
  • 013 - Enough appears to have been said

    013 - Enough appears to have been said
    Feb 26 2026
    Join Socrates and his friend Phaedrus on a captivating stroll through ancient Athens, where they delve into the depths of love and the power of language—both spoken and written. In this profound dialogue from Plato, Phaedrus invites readers to reconsider the eloquent rhetoric of Lysias, juxtaposing it with a more idealized, Platonic understanding of love. This early act of literary critique resonates with modern thinkers like Jacques Derrida, opening the door to rich philosophical exploration. Experience a side of Socrates that’s not just wise but also charming and relatable—a pot-bellied ex-soldier passionately seeking Truth. (Introduction by Martin Geeson)
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    12 mins
  • 012 - Oratory is the art of enchanting the soul

    012 - Oratory is the art of enchanting the soul
    Feb 26 2026
    Join Socrates and his friend Phaedrus on a captivating stroll through ancient Athens, where they delve into the depths of love and the power of language—both spoken and written. In this profound dialogue from Plato, Phaedrus invites readers to reconsider the eloquent rhetoric of Lysias, juxtaposing it with a more idealized, Platonic understanding of love. This early act of literary critique resonates with modern thinkers like Jacques Derrida, opening the door to rich philosophical exploration. Experience a side of Socrates that’s not just wise but also charming and relatable—a pot-bellied ex-soldier passionately seeking Truth. (Introduction by Martin Geeson)
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    11 mins
  • 011 - Leave the unimportant

    011 - Leave the unimportant
    Feb 26 2026
    Join Socrates and his friend Phaedrus on a captivating stroll through ancient Athens, where they delve into the depths of love and the power of language—both spoken and written. In this profound dialogue from Plato, Phaedrus invites readers to reconsider the eloquent rhetoric of Lysias, juxtaposing it with a more idealized, Platonic understanding of love. This early act of literary critique resonates with modern thinkers like Jacques Derrida, opening the door to rich philosophical exploration. Experience a side of Socrates that’s not just wise but also charming and relatable—a pot-bellied ex-soldier passionately seeking Truth. (Introduction by Martin Geeson)
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    14 mins
  • 010 - Suppose that you read me the first words

    010 - Suppose that you read me the first words
    Feb 26 2026
    Join Socrates and his friend Phaedrus on a captivating stroll through ancient Athens, where they delve into the depths of love and the power of language—both spoken and written. In this profound dialogue from Plato, Phaedrus invites readers to reconsider the eloquent rhetoric of Lysias, juxtaposing it with a more idealized, Platonic understanding of love. This early act of literary critique resonates with modern thinkers like Jacques Derrida, opening the door to rich philosophical exploration. Experience a side of Socrates that’s not just wise but also charming and relatable—a pot-bellied ex-soldier passionately seeking Truth. (Introduction by Martin Geeson)
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    19 mins
  • 009 - Shall we discuss the rules of writing

    009 - Shall we discuss the rules of writing
    Feb 26 2026
    Join Socrates and his friend Phaedrus on a captivating stroll through ancient Athens, where they delve into the depths of love and the power of language—both spoken and written. In this profound dialogue from Plato, Phaedrus invites readers to reconsider the eloquent rhetoric of Lysias, juxtaposing it with a more idealized, Platonic understanding of love. This early act of literary critique resonates with modern thinkers like Jacques Derrida, opening the door to rich philosophical exploration. Experience a side of Socrates that’s not just wise but also charming and relatable—a pot-bellied ex-soldier passionately seeking Truth. (Introduction by Martin Geeson)
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    12 mins
  • 008 - And so the beloved who like a god

    008 - And so the beloved who like a god
    Feb 26 2026
    Join Socrates and his friend Phaedrus on a captivating stroll through ancient Athens, where they delve into the depths of love and the power of language—both spoken and written. In this profound dialogue from Plato, Phaedrus invites readers to reconsider the eloquent rhetoric of Lysias, juxtaposing it with a more idealized, Platonic understanding of love. This early act of literary critique resonates with modern thinkers like Jacques Derrida, opening the door to rich philosophical exploration. Experience a side of Socrates that’s not just wise but also charming and relatable—a pot-bellied ex-soldier passionately seeking Truth. (Introduction by Martin Geeson)
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    19 mins
  • 007 - Thus far I have been speaking

    007 - Thus far I have been speaking
    Feb 26 2026
    Join Socrates and his friend Phaedrus on a captivating stroll through ancient Athens, where they delve into the depths of love and the power of language—both spoken and written. In this profound dialogue from Plato, Phaedrus invites readers to reconsider the eloquent rhetoric of Lysias, juxtaposing it with a more idealized, Platonic understanding of love. This early act of literary critique resonates with modern thinkers like Jacques Derrida, opening the door to rich philosophical exploration. Experience a side of Socrates that’s not just wise but also charming and relatable—a pot-bellied ex-soldier passionately seeking Truth. (Introduction by Martin Geeson)
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    23 mins