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Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
Sophiam
23 episodes
1 week ago
The Sophiam podcast focuses on a wide variety of topics found within the realms of the Classics, Philosophy, and History. The podcast is great for those – being relatively new to the area of the Classics – who would like to learn more about Classical books, texts, arts, etc. that have shaped and influenced humanity throughout the past couple of centuries. The podcast pursues an assortment of topics spanning from Roman antiquity to the texts of Dostoevsky, thereby, providing not only an array of information but also a richer experience to the listener. Instagram: sophiampodcast
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The Sophiam podcast focuses on a wide variety of topics found within the realms of the Classics, Philosophy, and History. The podcast is great for those – being relatively new to the area of the Classics – who would like to learn more about Classical books, texts, arts, etc. that have shaped and influenced humanity throughout the past couple of centuries. The podcast pursues an assortment of topics spanning from Roman antiquity to the texts of Dostoevsky, thereby, providing not only an array of information but also a richer experience to the listener. Instagram: sophiampodcast
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Episodes (20/23)
Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Latin Pronunciation and Grammar Structure” - Ancient Latin (S4, E2) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 4, Episode 2

This episode introduces you to the Ancient Latin Language, how letters and words were pronounced as well as the grammatical structure usually found in Ancient Latin texts.

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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3 years ago
24 minutes 13 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Welcome to Season 4” - Ancient Latin (S4, E1) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 4, Episode 1

This episode is simply welcoming you back to the Sophiam Podcast and introducing you to our topic for Season 4, Ancient Latin.

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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3 years ago
4 minutes 5 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Overview of Tragedies and Athena’s New Form of Justice” - Ancient Greek Tragedies (S3, E7) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 7

This episode will be an overview regarding Ancient Greek Tragedies. Moreover, we will speak about Athena’s new form of justice found in Aeschylsus’s work, the Oresteia, specifically in the third section, the Eumenides.

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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3 years ago
29 minutes 48 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Aristophanes and Menander” - Ancient Greek Comedies (S3, E6) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 6

In this episode we will talk about two famous Ancient Greek Comedians, Aristophanes and Menander.

Who were they? What was ancient Athens like during their time? And what were their styles when writing comedies? All this and more will be discussed in today’s episode.

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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3 years ago
16 minutes 19 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Background to Ancient Greek Comedies” - Ancient Greek Comedies (S3, E5) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 5

In this episode we will provide background information about Ancient Greek Comedies. What were Ancient Greek Comedies? How did it originate and what were some characteristics of these comedies? All this and more will be discussed in today’s episode.

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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3 years ago
8 minutes 7 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Sophocles and Euripides” - Ancient Greek Tragedies (S3, E4) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 4

In this episode we will talk all about Sophocles and Euripides.

Who were they? What was Ancient Athens like during their time? And what were their styles when writing tragedies? All this and more will be discussed in today’s episode!

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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3 years ago
22 minutes 17 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Introduction to Aeschylus and the Oresteia” - Ancient Greek Tragedies (S3, E3) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 3

In this episode we will discuss Aeschylus, the famous Ancient Greek tragedian, and explore one of his famous tragedies, that being the Oresteia.

Who was Aeschylus? Why was he important? What was the Oresteia and what were some important themes found in the tragedy? All this and more will be discussed in today’s episode.

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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3 years ago
14 minutes 48 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Dithyrambs, Thespis, & the City of Dionysia” - Ancient Greek Tragedies (S3, E2) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 2

In this episode we will discuss Dithyrambs, Thespis, & the City of Dionysia. What were Dithyrambs? Who was Thespis? And what was the City of Dionysia all about? All this and more will be discussed in today’s episode!

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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3 years ago
20 minutes 15 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Welcome Back to Season 3” - Ancient Greek Tragedies & Comedies (S3, E1) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 3, Episode 1

Welcome back and Happy 2022! I hope your New Years and winter break was well!

We also hope you enjoyed the last season of the Sophiam Podcast which focused on Ancient Philosophy This season we will focus on Ancient Greek Tragedies & Comedies, including information about Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Aristophanes. What's so important about Ancient Greek Tragedies and Comedies? What are some well-known tragedies and comedies of that time? All this and more will be discussed this season.

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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3 years ago
4 minutes 23 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“What is the Best Constitution for Most States?” - Aristotle (S2, E7) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 7

In this episode we will discuss a topic related to Aristotle, specifically what constitution he thinks is best for most states.

What is the best constitution for most states? Is Democracy a good constitution for most states? All this and more will be discussed in today’s episode!

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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3 years ago
15 minutes 51 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
"Not-being on the Divided Line" - Plato (S2, E6) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 6

In this episode we will discuss whether not-being can be found on Plato's Divided Line. 

Can not-being be on the Divided Line? If so, what connection does it have with Being(ness)? Moreover, what is the ultimate genus of the Divided Line? All this and more will be discussed in today's episode.

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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4 years ago
14 minutes 44 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
"Can not-being be?" - Plato (S2, E5) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 5

In this episode we will discuss an important metaphysical question found in Plato's text The Sophist. Can not-being be?

Can we attribute existence and being to not-being? Can we apply singularity or plurality to not-being? All this and more will be discussed in the episode!

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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4 years ago
21 minutes 49 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
"The Allegory of the Cave" - Plato (S2, E4) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 4

In this episode we will discuss the Allegory of the Cave found in Plato's text The Republic 

What is the Allegory of the Cave about? What does it symbolize? What does it meant to leave the cave? All this and more will be discussed in this episode. 

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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4 years ago
24 minutes 46 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“The Divided Line” - Plato (S2, E3) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 3

In this episode we will be exploring another important topic found in The Republic by Plato – the Divided Line!

What is the Divided Line? What is the difference between the visible and intelligible realm of the line? Moreover, what is the object of opinion and the objection of knowledge? All this and more will be discussed in this new episode of Plato's Divided Line. 

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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4 years ago
14 minutes 4 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Simile of the Sun” - Plato (S2, E2) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 2

In this episode we will be exploring an important topic found in The Republic by Plato – the Simile of the Sun! 

What is the Simile of the Sun? What does Plato analogize the sun to and how is that important to our understanding of the Good? What does the good produce? These are some important questions that will be discussed in this episode. 

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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4 years ago
9 minutes 57 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Welcome Back to Season 2” - Ancient Philosophy (S2, E1) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 2, Episode 1

Welcome back and Happy New Years! Happy 2021! 

We hope you enjoyed the last season of the Sophiam Podcast. This season we will focus on Ancient Philosophy, specifically Plato and Aristotle. If you are interested in following our readings, please pick up a copy of either the Republic, Theaetetus - Sophist, or the The Basic Works of Aristotle and please join us in discussing certain parts of the text! 

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Keep on thinking!

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4 years ago
7 minutes 21 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Dream Interpretation - Irma's Injection” - Sigmund Freud (S1, E7) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 1, Episode 7

What was Sigmund Freud's approach to interpreting and analyzing dreams? What was Irma's Injection? 

In this episode we cover more about Freud's approach to interpreting dreams with the use of his own dream that he had of a patient named Irma. In learning more about his dream, we are able to recognize the many Freudian concepts – such as displacement, condensation, and repression – that are apparent in his dream. In addition, we are able to uncover the many unconscious thoughts and feelings Freud had with his patients, further helping us to reflect back on our own dreams and consider what they really mean. 

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast

Thank you!

Happy thinking!

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4 years ago
17 minutes 21 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
"Freudian Concepts" - Sigmund Freud (S1, E6) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 1, Episode 6

Who was Sigmund Freud? What were some of his concepts in regards to psychoanalysis? 

In this episode we cover more about Sigmund Freud and delve into several of his fundamental concepts that underlie his works on psychoanalysis. The concepts that we discuss deal with the id, ego, super ego, as well as condensation, displacement, as well as repression. 

If you would like to keep up with the Sophiam Podcast, feel free to follow us through our Instagram @Sophiam.Podcast  

Thank you!

Happy Thinking!

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5 years ago
17 minutes 33 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
"Aztec Thought & Culture” - Miguel Leon-Portilla (S1, E5) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 1, Episode 5

What is Aztec Philosophy? And what areas did the Aztec Philosophy address? 

In this episode we cover these questions from the book "Aztec Thought & Culture” by Miguel Leon-Portilla. We will discuss what Aztec Philosophy contained and how unique it is in our study of philosophies from different cultures and societies. 

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Happy Thinking!

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5 years ago
10 minutes 8 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
“Moral Realism“ - Ben Dupre (S1, E4) - Sophiam Podcast

The Sophiam Podcast - Season 1, Episode 4

What is moral realism?

In this episode we cover Chapter 4 from the book "50 Ideas You Really Need to Know: Ethics" by Ben Dupre. We will cover what it means when someone talks about moral realism and explore the views from other philosophers.

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5 years ago
7 minutes 17 seconds

Sophiam: A Classics Podcast
The Sophiam podcast focuses on a wide variety of topics found within the realms of the Classics, Philosophy, and History. The podcast is great for those – being relatively new to the area of the Classics – who would like to learn more about Classical books, texts, arts, etc. that have shaped and influenced humanity throughout the past couple of centuries. The podcast pursues an assortment of topics spanning from Roman antiquity to the texts of Dostoevsky, thereby, providing not only an array of information but also a richer experience to the listener. Instagram: sophiampodcast