Tag: Plato

  • The Unbroken Thread

    Socrates challenged people to question their beliefs, while Plato and Aristotle built foundations of Western philosophy. Their ideas on knowledge, justice, and human flourishing emerged from public debate, shaping how people think about life and society.

  • Myth, Tragedy and the Architecture of Desire  

    Greek myth and tragedy treat desire as civilization’s driving force—yet only some desires count. From Hesiod to Sophocles and Euripides, male desire becomes sovereignty, while female desire is cast as excess or threat.