Truth Island

In this episode, Roger and I discuss why sometimes our most intelligent and hardworking members of society seldom reach positions of power. Using Plato's The Republic as a guide we explore what virtues a good society and class of rulers should have and what parallels our society has with ancient Greece in regards to corruption and fraudulent forms of idealism.  

This introduction gives a brief explanation as to the Utopian society outlined by Plato in Book IV of The Republic. Concepts that are explored include Plato's definition of souls, The Guardian Class, The Four Golden Virtues, and how outside influences can corrupt a society. It is recommended that this eight minute introduction be played before listening to the full discussion.

Music By: Michael Levy "Hymn to Zeus"

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In our first episode of the Truth Island Podcast, Roger Armendariz shares his personal journey overcoming nihilism and how we can begin to look for truth in a post-nihilistic world. Some of the darker points of human nature are explored as we critically examine what universal truths might bind us as a species. This remains the first part in our philosophical tool box in helping people examine truth in various philosophies, religions, and thinkers throughout history and in contemporary culture.

It is recommended that listeners first play the introduction to nihilism prelude before listening to the first episode in order to better appreciate the philosophical context that the world currently resides in and how we arrived here.

This serves as a brief introduction to episode one and provides a brief history of nihilism, post-modernism, and existentialism. It is recommended that listeners first play this introduction before listening to the full discussion on truth.

*Correction: A more accurate date for the fall of the Roman Empire has been noted as 476 AD not 395 AD

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