Exploring Plato’s Republic
Lecture at Centre Place
Exploring Plato’s Republic is the second lecture to appear here from John Hamond at Centre Place (the Toronto congregation of Community of Christ). The first lecture entailed The Flood Myth which I wrote about back in July.
‘I have been going on a John Hamer – Centre Place binge for at least a month‘. It’s now September and my bender hasn’t moderated. It’s neat when you know you have this page available at your fingertips which houses more than 100 lectures on history, theology, philosophy, religious studies, comparative religion, neuroscience, and more.
I am less familiar with Plato’s works than some other ancient philosophers like Plato’s teacher Socrates. So, I was looking forward to watching this. I found it fascinating, and I know I will need to revisit this lecture multiple times to grasp the meaning of many of the concepts that went over my head the first time. I feel grateful towards Centre Place for their imparting this information in an illuminating and well spirited manner which has only enhanced my curiosity of learning about those subjects previously mentioned.
The Republic is one of the most influential works of philosophy and political theory. John Hamer of Toronto Centre Place looks at the ideal state Plato outlines in its context and consider its ongoing relevance for understanding society and individuals today.
“The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know.”- Michel Legrand
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