The Reading Group

Four academics and former academics read the first half of Plato's Crito, reading a few paragraphs at a time and pausing to discuss what they've heard.This podcast is modelled on the reading groups that professors and graduate students in political theory have participated in for generations.No prior knowledge is required. Join us and experience a classic text the way scholars often do: by reading it slowly, carefully, and together.

Four academics and former academics read the second half of Plato's Crito, reading a few paragraphs at a time and pausing to discuss what they've heard. This podcast is modelled on the reading groups that professors and graduate students in political theory have participated in for generations. No prior knowledge is required. Join us and experience a classic text the way scholars often do: by reading it slowly, carefully, and together.

In this episode, we discuss the first half of Plato’s Euthyphro. We try to understand what kind of person Euthyphro is, why he has decided to prosecute his own father for a highly unusual crime, and what Plato may be suggesting by presenting him as such an odd and self-assured figure. We also consider the parallels between Euthyphro and Meletus, Socrates’ own accuser, and ask whether the gods really disagree about justice, and what that would mean for any attempt to define piety.To join the conversation, visit patreon.com/thereadinggroup. Sign up for free to comment and ask questions.