Interview: Alex Priou, Persian Satrap of the Kallipolis
August 25, 2023
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August 25, 2023
Interview: Alex Priou, Persian Satrap of the Kallipolis
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<p>Why isn't every book on philosophy like this one? Alex Priou, classicist and co-host of the New Thinkery podcast, has written an exploration of Plato's <em>Symposium</em> that is both readable and profound. It's a text we've talked a fair bit about on Young Heretics, and Alex has a great sense of what it can reveal to a modern reader. We discuss the true meaning of love, the nature and limitations of science, and the significance of prose style in philosohpy.</p> <p>Order Alex's book, <em>Musings on Plato's </em>Symposium: <a href="https://a.co/d/3sODJ8R">https://a.co/d/3sODJ8R</a></p> <p>Listen to Alex's Podcast, The New Thinkery: <a href="https://thenewthinkery.com/">https://thenewthinkery.com/</a></p>
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