Philosophy of Plato (Part 1: Idealism)

Platonic philosophy of "Idealism" for Humanities class (Dr. George Brooks)
Note: Several viewers have brought to my attention the audio problem of this only coming out of one speaker--my apologies, these videos were made by digital media students at the college and are of uneven quality. It is better to watch this with your internal computer speakers rather than under headphones or any stereo set-up. I will try to get this fixed when the pandemic is over and I can return to campus.

[@ihatekillerclowns]

My left ear is now none the more wiser

[@frederick3467]

Lol thought my earphones were broke, its strange but good lecture all the same

[@ameremortal]

😂 😆 😂

[@Jell0zz]

Pro-tip, on your phone and most pc's you can merge audio channels. Search for Mono in settings.

[@geoffalth]

Absolutely brilliant well structured very informative

[@recklesspangolin]

just turn on your mono audio settings

[@iya3952]

no one: this video: 31 second silent introduction

[@marissatrevino1515]

31 seconds were meant for thinking about the title and for questioning as to why the hell the intro is taking so long Philosophy is confusing like that lol.

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@@marissatrevino1515 LMAO i love this opinion

[@vmcurry1]

I've been listening to all "expert" instructors on youtube from Yale to whatever yet this instructor takes the effort to make Platonism comprehensive in terms of the STUDENT and speaks to the student-not at them. Thanks for the effort. I am so happy i finally get it.

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vmcurry1 I’m impressed with his lecture, it’s amazing how much the TEACHER can change the dynamics of the lecture. 🤙🤙🤙

[@anhumblemessengerofthelawo3858]

_the only one who has the capacity to teach one platonism is one who is a platonist. there is more than meets the eye. that's the whole point_ _for one, platonism is about asking questions and awakening a desire in the one so hearing (if you understand) to resolve the matter_ _plato would recoil in sheer terror at seeing with his eyes how far his teachings have fallen, at the totally corrupt state of "universities at present" -- the modern sophists who borrow his good name at interest. stranger, give it back_

[@jeffreyriley8742]

A lot of online videos have teachers that talk a mile a minute or get off on tangents and you end up not learning a damn thing.

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[@shannonz7840]

Thanks for making this lecture public! What a great introduction to plato's philosophy.

[@warrior5215]

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[@spreadhappiness15]

Where are you from SHANNLN LESLIE

[@aprylgardella6553]

Agreed!! I can’t get enough :)

[@ameremortal]

This has changed my relationship with reality. It’s been bouncing around my head for months now since I first listened to this.

[@georgebrooks7775]

Yeah, Plato will do that to you!

[@skyeflores1687]

Honestly I can't believe I haven't read Greek philosophy before, it's super illuminating

[@amoghsh2713]

Good to hear mate👍

[@matthewbullock8736]

That was absolutely fascinating, ive just started trying to get into philosophy at 30 and nothing ive seen or read so far was as clear as this, its made perfect sense, id love to see more, thanks very much

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@@matthewbullock8736 I know, I wish he would create more content, and I wish we could help. I do know one person who helps youtubers grow and he does it for free if your content is good. Maybe I can try.

[@tuanjim799]

Just wanna say thank you Mr. Brooks for making these complex ideas available, and in a plain-spoken way, to those of us who might not ever see the inside of a college classroom. This is important stuff. You are doing good things for the progress of humanity.

[@georgebrooks7775]

Happy you enjoyed this--and thank you for your kind words.

[@shakesm5798]

Thank you for sharing. I threw away the first 27 years of my life. I remember the day I finally broke... it was a private moment. But I’m here now and trying to learn. If you and others like you didn’t share this knowledge and let me benefit from a man who has his house in order... I just don’t want to know where I’d be.

[@giovannimangiante1502]

This class is beautiful. Philosophy really is the way for human growth

[@warrior5215]

Ωστόσο θέλω να κάνω αυτό Ωστόσο χρειάζομαι να κάνω αυτό Ωστόσο μου αρέσει να κάνω αυτό Ωστόσο μπορώ να κάνω αυτό Ωστόσο θα κάνω αυτό

[@loissmyer6783]

The cave MAN

[@hjodapihe1]

No seas mamon

[@PrakashGhai19]

'evil is just lack of or ignorance of good' - that's an interesting take by plato

[@mutlugundiler4458]

Excellent lecture. Excellent explanation of how possibly Plato himself has had reached the idea of ideal form. Thanks Dr. Brooks.

[@kevinhathaway7240]

Very, very helpful. I wish I had listened to this lecture years ago. Thank you Professor Brooks!

[@phoenixkay7191]

This should be required or at least offered at every high-school in this nation! I am so grateful to you and KZbin!

[@mikewallis2987]

Lol why do you think it isn't.

[@jaywhitney9935]

Starting college again after a many year break. Stumbled upon this video! Very well explained and super helpful to me. Thanks george!

[@yogaunity4797]

Thank you for sharing part of your lecture with us Dr. Brooks.

[@aprylgardella6553]

I absolutely LOVE and appreciate these lectures. Its so enriching in the best way and made me realize I’ve been a platonic thinker my whole life. Thank you 🙏🏻🤍

[@sminter7521]

Great lecture! Thorough, yet precise. Thanks for sharing on KZbin...We are all so lucky to have this opportunity.

[@paulmarr7873]

This is perhaps one of the greatest ideas I have ever heard, ever. More please and thank you. Brilliant. Thank you

[@firstal3799]

This is the best lecture on Plato I have heard by far. Plato was my favorite Greek philosopher and one of all time favourites. But over the years I heard some shoddy commemtary on him, and I started liking Aristotle more. This lecture overturns that.

[@Theheavenlyrose]

Dr. Brooks thank you for this lecture it was delightful, and your explanations are very helpful. I hope you will post more of your lectures soon.

[@communitychannel6188]

This was the best lecture on Platonism and idealism I have ever listened to. I understand that philosophy now more than I ever had before.

[@aidan738]

A very concise definition of participation and idealism. Thank you, I watched this months ago and have since read Republic and many other dialogues.

[@deonpersaud9540]

*Serious round of applause* Thank you very much. You are a great teacher.

[@andystimson4717]

Brilliant! Great delivery and a fascinating subject matter. Thank You for broadening my mind :)

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The world would be a better place if everyone listed to lectures like this one.

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[@K_Rae_Bee]

This is so brilliant! These kids are so fortunate to have this instructor! I am very thankful I came across this!

[@keynanBeats]

Absolutely fantastic lecture on plato and his philosophy. It has cleared up a lot of confusion and connected a lot of dots for me! Thanks.

[@kuhataparunks]

Wonderful lecture I am fascinated with philosophy thanks

[@josephsmyth832]

Fantastic lecture. I am fascinated by this. It seems similar to knowing Natural Law. The founders were very educated and practiced the 7 liberal arts and sciences.

[@wadewithcoffee1207]

I would like to Thank Dr. George Brooks for the phenomenal Lecture as it truly shows his understanding of philosophy Bravo

[@jasoncoryclay]

Thank you for making this public. I enjoyed spending my Friday evening listening to your lecture. I found your lecture because I was looking for an audio version of Plato's Cave. I was hoping to grasp a deeper insight into the concept of Christian "repentance" as equal to the concept of the form of "change." Your lecture nailed it! Thank you!!!

[@AlexHop1]

Thank you, Professor Brooks, for making Plato comprehensible. I can now see why he was so influential. Thank you!

[@jfnurod]

Regardless if you are a high-school teacher or a college professor you are an exceptional educator sir.

[@pdestefano]

Damn. It's 2022 now, and I fancy myself to have an understanding of this already... I still found this extremely valuable with respect to my own thinking. Thank you Dr. Brooks.

[@AnnieB007]

“You are here, therefore my thirst for philosophy exists, and I exist profoundly”- thank you teacher...

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This was awesome.. what a cool teacher and absolutely good lecture. He knows how to break it all down so you can grasp what the philosophers were trying to convey to us. Awesome video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@theomniscientvoid9553]

Excellent exposition! I personally don't have the time at the moment to delve into Plato; although, he's been one I've been wanting to study for some time now. In the meantime, these classes will greatly suffice. Thank you very much for your knowledge, time, and effort.

[@brianclark1003]

What a great lecture! I can’t wait to listen to more. Thanks for you wisdom

[@bombnom]

You are a great lecturer. You spin a very engaging and interesting narrative. Love it! After reading the apology and the republic it's nice to hear more context and history.

[@1steve726]

You sir are an example of what TEACHING is! Much respect and thank you!

[@georgebrooks7775]

Thank you for the kind words--glad you enjoyed it.

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THANK YOU!!!^^ your lecture was awesome and very informative and fun. You're a great instructor!

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My dear God, bless this man.

[@rippelfamily]

Thank you so much for making clear connections with the Constitution and Christianity. I had heard of these connections, but your lecture made the connection real.

[@selimag8]

What a great professor you are !! You're truly the kind of professor that just makes me love philosophy, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us ! :)

[@adamexarhos4286]

What a beautiful lecture! Thank you helped me very much to be able to understand Plato.The great phylosopher!

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Good teacher. Like his love for this country

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[@Teddy1041]

This is an incredibly interesting lecture that is very well carried out, engaging and educative. Dr Brooks has a great rhetoric which keeps you glued to the screen and makes you itch for more knowledge. Hope to see more of this!

[@dancingbear614]

Beautiful lecture, I feel inspired watching you teach. wish I had the head I have now 10 years ago.

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What a great class! If only all college classes were this engaging.👍

[@vmcurry1]

Finally! A cogent explanation by an excellent teacher.

[@martinaelizabeth9765]

You are the best teacher have ever met, now I can write my exams well... Thank you sir

[@elenadarling4697]

I am taking, intro to philosophy next week and I wanted to prep. Now I feel equipped with enough of the basics. Thank youuuuuuu!

[@jessehannah2989]

Great lecture. Great job presenting it. Youre students are very lucky to have a teacher like u

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Hats off to your teaching abilities professor!

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Thank you for the very thought-provoking lecture.

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[@shekharsinhavicky]

Thanks for your valuable lecture. yours is the best on plato available on the youtube. Highly recommended. Best Regards, Shekhar Sinha, India

[@saxtee]

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[@marsevo3716]

The best teacher ever. Very patriotic too 🙏🏾

[@Wingedmagician]

I’m loving this lecture. Thank you

[@theologymatters4209]

I never knew anything about philosophy but have recently discovered it and read Plato's The Republic and found it fascinating. I think some people are just geared to this way of thinking. I would be the one to notice someone was physically attractive and then occasionally think..... How do I know they are attractive? What is it that makes them attractive and someone else not attractive? I thought I was just weird.... until I discovered philosophy. Maybe still weird.... but at least now I know I'm not the only one 😂😂. Awesome video, I will be watching the rest of your series on Plato.

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Truly excellent video and exceptional professor

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[@muhammadpervez8357]

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[@davidgarvin7823]

This lecture reignited my passion for philosophy 3 years ago and in the rare occasion I have meaningful dialogue with someone and share this passion, I use lessons from this lecture to introduce said person to the wonders of philosophy. I use a circle though, we know what a circle is, we can conceptualize a perfect circle but we are not capable of making a perfect circle. I may draw a circle on paper and while its tangible, physical and present, it is only a poor reflection of its ideal form... a non physical idea pulled from the ether., the logos. It was this very lecture, this very idea that shattered my perception of reality and truly changed me, I equate it to something like ego death and I have been devouring philosophical ideas ever since. I liked philosophy growing up and I was having deep philosophical thoughts at an early age but somewhere in my late teens I became a product of my environment, a shadow of my true self with a perpetual mask to conform,blend in and be accepted. Luckily I broke free or at least learned to remove the mask, and this lecture was a honestly a big part of it, maybe even the catalyst so thank you very much, truly. I'll leave you with the next two questions I pondered and still ponder.... is the good a reflection of God's ideals, or does God hold these ideals because they are good(Plato/Socrates). 7.) Is man just a blunder of God, or is God just a blunder of Man.( Nietzsche)

[@georgebrooks7775]

Thank you for your kind words--and I'm pleased that people out in the world are enjoying these little efforts, which I only filmed to provide for my online students--I had no idea they would be watched by people around the world.

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This was a lovely explanation.Very comprehensible. Thank you, you earned a sub :)

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A great lecture delivered by a great teacher.

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thank you for sharing... very helpful... great insight.

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I like the inspiring teaching step by step along with whiteboard presentation.

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[@AstromuonKuki]

Beautiful lecture. It opens my mind.

[@codymcmasters4247]

Soon as he said the white board and the door my brain stuck with patterns. The thought of patters, sticking out or maybe being picked out. Is a subject of its own.

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thank you professor brooks! excellent lecture;)V

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Teacher is just how good u are at explain something u claim to understand * and make it understandable to ppl who want to u sweat and it

[@daltonreid8949]

You my friend are the professor I wish I'd have had in college. Thank you for your service to the education of mankind, including but not limited to myself, for I learned a lot in this past hour or so.

[@georgebrooks7775]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.

[@satanscrow8016]

I give the teacher an A. He presents Plato's idea of universal forms in a way that is easily understood. He draws better than most philosophy professors I've seen, too. His horses look like horses.

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Thank you for making me wiser!

[@michael-jones]

you are an awesome educator. your lecture blew me away

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Thank you, this was an excellent lecture.

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This is the greatest break down I have ever heard. `LAW OF ATTRACTION' !!!

[@FUNNYKHAAN]

The most interesting video on philosophy I have ever seen

[@bhupenchauhan]

Awesome video! You made me think the right side of my earphones is not working.

[@mariorico440]

Greek philosophy is very interesting it opened my mind. It's hard to believe 3000 years ego Greece has many brilliantly thinkers like Plato.

[@anklebreaka03]

sooooo....Plato wasn't great? Interesting...care to define great or explain why he isn't?

[@firstal3799]

Great=NOT. Right

[@dungoofed8983]

This was 500BC

[@JuanRodriguez-tr6st]

This is a bad ass lecture man, I would of loved to be introduced to Plato like this

[@dan6506]

Thank you George 👍🏻🇮🇹

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Your lectures are amazing!

[@Warriorlegend756]

Thank you for posting this. I've always wanted to attended a school to take a course in philosophy but I don't have the ability. So thank you so much!

[@georgebrooks7775]

You are quite welcome. I just posted these on KZbin as an easy way to link them to my online classes--I never thought other people would be watching them. But in two years, ten times as many people have seen this particular lecture than the number of students who have heard it in class in 25 years...mind-boggling this internet thingy.

[@israelt.3739]

George You are brilliant!

[@georgebrooks7775]

Nah...Socrates and Plato were brilliant--I've just had a lot of practice at explaining it. But thanks!

[@WildWonderfulWeekends]

Excellent video, thank you for sharing. I recently read Republic and I wanted to learn more about Platonism. This video taught me a lot and inspired me to think. And the bit of patriotism you expressed here is heartening, especially in a time when it's fashionable to dislike America.

[@georgebrooks7775]

Be sure to watch part 2...the Allegory of the Cave, which appears in The Republic, is discussed.

[@WildWonderfulWeekends]

@@georgebrooks7775 Just watched it a few minutes ago... another great video. You're an excellent teacher!

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He embodies two of my favorite professors in university.

[@armandomarinofilho5841]

Hi George. Thanks a lot. Armando form Brazil