More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek philosopher Plato recounted the legend of the Ring of Gyges in "Republic." The story of the ring surfaces as the philosopher, Socrates, and his student discuss why people act justly: is it because...

Damon Horowitz teaches philosophy through the Prison University Project, bringing college-level classes to inmates of San Quentin State Prison. In this powerful short talk, he tells the story of an encounter with right and wrong that...

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In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John...

Before we dive into the big questions of philosophy, you need to know how to argue properly. We’ll start with an overview of philosophical reasoning and breakdown of how deductive arguments work (and sometimes don’t work).

Today we are talking about death, looking at philosophical approaches from Socrates, Epicurus, and Zhuangzi. We will consider whether it’s logical to fear your own death, or the deaths of your loved ones. Hank also discusses Thomas...

Socrates, one of the founding fathers of Western philosophical thought, was on trial. Many believed he was an enemy of the state, accusing the philosopher of corrupting the youth and refusing to recognize their gods. But Socrates wasn't...

We continue our look at philosophical reasoning by introducing two more types: induction and abduction. Hank explains their strengths and weaknesses, as well as counterarguments and the Socratic method.

Meet Socrates, one of the greatest thinkers of ancient Greece! He didn’t write books or give big speeches—instead, he asked questions. Lots of them! Socrates believed the best way to learn was by talking, listening, and thinking deeply...

Take a journey to ancient Greece and meet Plato, one of the greatest thinkers in history. Plato was a student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle, and he loved asking big questions about life, government, and how we know what is true....

Should we seize the day or reflect deeply on our actions? This video takes viewers on a journey through the perspectives of great thinkers on how to live a fulfilling life. Beginning with a metaphor of squeezing a lemon, the video...

This video transcript explores the concept of conscience and how it guides our moral decision-making. It discusses the influence of family values, societal traditions, and personal experiences on shaping our conscience. The video...

In this video, Nova takes children on a fun and educational adventure to explore the concepts of consciousness and self-awareness. Through engaging storytelling and relatable examples, children learn about the importance of knowing their...

The legendary Greek philosopher Socrates first popularized the idea that the Earth was round instead of flat. He observed a lunar eclipse and realized that the shadow on the moon due to the Earth was curved, which prompted him to deduce...

This video explores the impact of ancient Greek philosophers, including Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. It covers Socrates' method of questioning, Plato's writings on justice and government, and Aristotle's belief in observation as the...

Miss Palomine recites the poem “It’s Spring!” She then reviews a few words from the poem to ensure that the student understands them.

Miss Palomine talks about making guesses based upon new information and information from our own personal experiences. Using The First Step, Miss Palomine tells the student about the guesses she’s made. She refers to them as “good...

Miss Palomine explains what a rhyme is. She reads a poem titled “What Are Little Boys Made Of?” while your student listens for rhyming words. She then reads Socrates’ cookie poem, and your student listens for more rhyming words.

Miss Palomine recites the action poem, “Autumn,” and encourages the student to recite the poem with her and to follow along with the actions. She then asks the student if he knows the meaning of a few of the words in the poem, and helps...

Miss Palomine explains what an author is. She shows your student where he can find the name of the author on a book. Miss Palomine then makes up her own story and encourages your student to become an author by telling a story to you, his...

Miss Palomine talks about playing Tic-tac-toe with Socrates. As she was writing the letter -X, she thought about how much fun it was. She and the student review the lined paper and they then practice tracing and writing the uppercase -X...

Miss Palomine introduces Yoshi Yak and the uppercase -Y and lowercase -y, as well as the /y/ sound. She shows the letter Yy card and plays the Yoshi Yak music video. She and the student then try to find each uppercase -Y and lowercase -y...

Miss Palomine tells the student that Socrates does not like the yellow yarn his mom was going to use to knit a hat for him. Miss Palomine then talks about the differences between the uppercase -Y and lowercase -y. She and the student...