Are all cultures, all countries, all governments as good as each other? How do we know what's right and wrong? In this episode of Young Heretics—the first of many episodes on the foundation-stone of Western political philosophy, the Republic—Spencer Klavan walks through the context, the history, and the profound impact of Republic Book 1.

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How did we get to the point that political correctness dominates our culture and society? Order your copy of "Speechless" by Michael Knowles to find out: http://speechlessbook.com.

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