Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 25 (Season 2 Episode 1).      This week we figure out what to read next on camera to speed up the process. We hope you enjoy watching the chaos.  We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men.     We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com     Thanks

Plato. The Republic. Socrates.      

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 24.      

In this final episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts after completing our read through of Platos Republic.  

We share what we learned, what wisdom we have gained and try to answer several questions about this book.     

We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men.     

We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com     

Thanks

Plato. The Republic. Socrates.      

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 23.     

In this episode we cover the last part of chapter 10 of the Republic - FINALLY.   

This episode Socrates discusses the soul being eternal and how he believes Philosophy is the key to making it through the waters of forgetfulness or something like that. Plus he concludes wether being a Just man is worth it.  

We are very excited to continue our podcast and conclude our read through of Plato's The Republic.      

We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men.     

We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com     

Thanks.

Plato. The Republic. Socrates.      

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 22.      

In this episode we cover the last part of chapter 10 of the Republic. 

This episode Socrates discusses the bleeding hearts and artists and that they should be banned from the republic until they decide that maybe they need them.  

We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic.      

We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men.     

We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com     

Thanks.

Plato. The Republic. Socrates.      

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 21      

In this episode we cover the last part of chapter 9 of the Republic.   

This episode Socrates discusses Tyranny some more and finally answers the question put to him so many chapters ago. 

We also explore the need for law or rules for raising children and or for leading / ruling over those who are not philosophers. 

We discuss the nature of this model compared to the Catholic church and also explore the similarity between Socrates and John West.  

We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic.      

We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men.     

We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com     

Thanks.

Plato. The Republic. Socrates.      

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 20!      

In this episode we cover the last part of chapter 8 and first part of chapter 9 of the Republic. AND we do it face to face!   

This episode Socrates discusses Tyranny and the type of Men that are of the Tyrannical nature. 

We explore examples of this both past and present as well as receiving our presents!  

We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic.      

We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men.     

We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com     

Thanks.

Plato. The Republic. Socrates.      

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 19!      

In this episode we cover the first half of the second half of book 8 of Plato's Republic.  

This episode Socrates discusses Democracy and the type of Men that serve the two types of government. 

We discuss how for us this was a look in the mirror and discuss what this means for us personally.  

We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic.      

We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men.     

We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com     

Thanks.

Plato. The Republic. Socrates.      

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 18!      

In this episode we cover the first half of book 8 of Plato's Republic.  This episode Socrates discusses Timocracy and Oligarchy and the type of Men that serve the two types of government. We also discuss this method and Forza 5 drifting.   

We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic.      

We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men.     

We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com     

Thanks.

Plato. The Republic. Socrates.      

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 17!      

In this episode we cover the second part of book seven.  

This episode Socrates discusses the purpose of Maths and the sciences and the appropriate ages of Philosophers. He also says looking up at the heavens is really looking down and that we need to look beyond the stars.  

We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic.      

We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men.     

We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com     

Thanks.

Plato. The Republic. Socrates.      

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 16!      

In this episode we cover the first part of book seven, Socrates Cave!  (Platos Cave, Socrates Cave, the Allegory of the Cave, Aladdin's Cave of Wonders (well, not that cave) but MUCH CAVE!  

This episode Socrates uses the example of a cave to describe the journey of a philosopher and those who are not. An exceptionally powerful and insightful passage that has been explored by some of the greatest minds in history, (though we do not include ourselves in that list).   

We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic.      

We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men.     

We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that you will join us at www.therepublicofmam.com     

Thanks.