The Essay

Greek and Latin Voices

Wednesday 9 July 2008 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

Series exploring the life, work and teaching method of the Athenian philosopher Plato.

Duration:

15 minutes

Playlist:

3/4. Chris Emlyn-Jones, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at The Open University, explores Plato's idea of philosophy as a drama in which characters reveal emotion as well as intellectual conflict.

The Essay

Episode and Playlist Information

• 21 Jul 08 When Writers Play
• Part 4: Virgil's Utopia
• 16 Jul 08 Virgil 3/4
• 15 Jul 08 Virgil 2/4
• 14 Jul 08 Virgil 1/4
• 10 Jul 08 Plato 4/4
• 9 Jul 08 Plato 3/4
• 8 Jul 08 Plato 2/4
• 7 Jul 08 Plato 1/4
• 3 Jul 08 Doctoring Philosophy