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The Plato Library

The Plato Library

By: Plato
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What is a library, if not a gathering place for the soul? In The Plato Library, the dialogues of Plato are read in full, inviting the listener to sit beside Socrates and his companions as they inquire into justice, beauty, love, knowledge, virtue, and the good life. Come, then, and listen. Not as one who already knows, but as one willing to seek.Public domain Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Symposium Part 1

    Symposium Part 1
    Jun 27 2026
    In which Apollodorus recounts the occasion of a famous banquet at Agathon’s house, where various distinguished guests propose to deliver encomiums in praise of Love, setting the stage for a series of reflections on its nature and virtues. Each participant, from the poet Phaedrus to the physician Eryximachus, begins to expound upon different aspects of this divine force, illustrating its profound influence on human conduct and the cosmos.
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    35 mins
  • Phaedo Part 8

    Phaedo Part 8
    Jun 26 2026
    In which Socrates calmly accepts the cup of poison and gently instructs those around him to bear their sorrow with patience, demonstrating his serene composure amidst farewell. As the fatal draught takes its course, his final words and tranquil manner leave an enduring impression of wisdom and righteousness on his devoted companions.
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    28 mins
  • Phaedo Part 7

    Phaedo Part 7
    Jun 25 2026
    In which Socrates leads his companions through a vivid and intricate description of the cosmos and the soul’s journey after death, contrasting the corrupt earthly realm with a purer, more splendid existence beyond. As the hour of his own departure draws near, he calmly prepares for the final moments with a serene acceptance, imparting counsel to his friends and bidding them farewell with a gentle-hearted resolve.
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    22 mins
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