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Weird ancient Greek beliefs about the male body
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Xunzi: human nature is evil
This ancient Confucian philosopher believed that humans were born evil.
Jan 9
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Why Plato thought that philosophers should be rulers
Plato’s Republic lays out the ideal state, among other things, such as the nature of reality and knowledge and the status of the soul as divided into…
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Plotinus' metaphysical system (Rachel O'Keefe, The Ancient Philosophy Podcast)
In this episode of The Ancient Philosophy Podcast, I speak with Rachel O’Keefe about Plotinus’ metaphysical system.
Jan 5
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Socrates & Plato: what is human wisdom?
Plato, in the Apology, depicts Socrates explaining human wisdom. So, what is it?
Jan 2
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Why Parmenides thought change was impossible
And how Aristotle developed a solution to the problem
Dec 26, 2025
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Ancient "holistic" medicine: Airs, Waters, Places
How the seasons and winds can affect our health.
Dec 19, 2025
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Galen: the soul depends on the body
Galen (126 - 219 AD) was an important medical writer and philosopher in the Roman Empire.
Dec 12, 2025
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