Resiliency Rounds

In this episode Eddie and Aneesh discuss the intellectual training of the Guardians and how subjects like Mathematics, Astronomy, Harmonics, and Geometry, coupled with Dialectic discussion, train truth-seeking. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode, Eddie and Aneesh explore Plato's cave allegory. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode, Eddie and Aneesh explore the analogies of the Sun and the Divided Line. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode Eddie and Aneesh reflect on the fate of philosophers in conventional society; as well as their potential ascendancy under the right conditions. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode Eddie and Aneesh discuss the philosophical nature and it's mishandling as "useless" by conventional minds. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode Eddie and Aneesh discuss the concept of the Philosopher King. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode, Eddie and Aneesh discuss the Republic's rules of engagement. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode, Eddie and Aneesh discuss Socratic ideas about men, women, and child-rearing in the Republic. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode Eddie and Aneesh discuss Justice within the individual Soul. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode Eddie and Aneesh discuss the Virtues of the Just City. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode, Eddie and Aneesh discuss the role of the Guardians in preventing the corrupting effects of wealth, poverty, and ambition in the Just City. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode, Eddie and Aneesh discuss the Noble Lie and how it can be applied at the individual level. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode Eddie and Aneesh talk about how the arts and exercise are used to train our Guardians, and how temperance inspires and indurates them to  the versatile challenges of Life. Credits: 'The Ecstasy of Gold' by Ennio Morricone 'Purple Haze' by Jimi Hendrix 'Wherever I May Roam' by Metallica 'Paint It Black' by Rolling Stones Let us know how we are...

In this episode, Eddie and Aneesh begin the exploration of the Guardians and their training. Let us know how we are doing.

We discuss how the choice of a luxurious life leads to war within ourselves and among others. Thus, the making of your guardians is of utmost importance. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode, Eddie and Aneesh discuss Socrates' defense of perfect Justice by thought experiment and the creation the Just city. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode Eddie and Aneesh discuss the comparison between perfect Justice and perfect Injustice.  The link to 'The Great Conversation' episode on The Rabbit Hole Ramble podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rabbit-hole-ramble/id1570669017?i=1000541614120 Let us know how we are doing.

Is it really true that 'nice guys finish last?' Eddie and Aneesh complete their discussion of Book I of the Republic by Plato. Let us know how we are doing.

Eddie and Aneesh discuss the "might makes right" argument of Thrasymachus. Let us know how we are doing.

Eddie and Aneesh delve into Plato's Republic and the Socratic exploration of Justice. Let us know how we are doing.

Eddie and Aneesh complete their discussion on the Apology, also known as, the Trial of Socrates. They discuss how Socrates explains Virtue and its rightful position over money, reputation, and death. Let us know how we are doing.

Eddie and Aneesh discuss the Apology, also known as, the Trial of Socrates. They discuss how Socrates addresses the societal bias that led to his unjust indictment. Let us know how we are doing.

Eddie and Aneesh discuss the implications of Euthyphro. The secret to right-action is rational thinking and not blind adherence convention or dogma. Let us know how we are doing.

Are our choices right because they are endorsed by society? Or, are they endorsed by society because they are right? We embark upon the Foundations of Moral Obligation with a discussion about the first reading, Euthyphro by Plato. Let us know how we are doing.

In this episode, Eddie and Aneesh contemplate the life experiences of Admiral James Stockdale. Known as the 'Philosophical Fighter Pilot,' his trials and triumphs as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War inspired the creation of a highly sought-after and esteemed course on philosophical leadership - The Foundations of Moral Obligation (also known as 'the Stockdale Course')....