Plato's Republic, Part One

Plato's Republic, Part One

Author: Hillsdale College July 19, 2024 Duration: 35:14

Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to begin a series on Plato's Republic. In this episode, Dr. O'Toole and Hugh discuss the significance of the dialogue's opening lines.

Release date: 19 July  2024

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