Macat
An Introduction to Plato's The Republic
Introduce The Republic with a short, animated video that focuses on Plato's idea of the need for just, philosopher kings.
The School of Life
Plato On: The Forms
A life without forms would be chaotic and unwieldy! Plato asserts the importance of using forms to guide one's life, as well as the value of working toward an ideal life, in the centerpiece of his philosophy.
The School of Life
Philosophy - Plato
Some of the best advice for society, relationships, and personal growth was written nearly 3,000 years ago. High schoolers learn more about Plato's four ideas for reaching eudaimonia, or "fulfillment," in an explanatory video.
Macat
An Introduction to Plato's Symposium
Introduce young philosophers to the ideas in a short video that introduces them to Plato's Symposium. A great introduction to a text that poses questions about humanity and the pursuit of love.
TED-Ed
Plato’s Best (and worst) Ideas
The Noble Lie, the featherless bird, and the womb as a live animal are a few of Plato' less-than-noble ideas explored in a short video about one of the world's greatest philosophers.
Curated OER
Plato's Cave
Plato's Allegory of a Cave is represented in this animated video. It shows different characters whose dialogue expresses their importance and symbolism.
Curated OER
Ancient Athens Part 1
The History ChannelÕs celebration of Greek World History Week begins with a look at Athens. Burned by invading Persians and reconstructed by Pericles, the animated reconstructions let viewers tour this most famous city of the ancient...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 109: Plato and Political Culture
Today we learn what Plato thought about democracy.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Plato and Aristotle (Introduction to Greek Philosophy)
Video created and narrated by Tom Richey discussing the philosophies of Plato of and Aristotle. In this introduction to Greek philosophy, Richey illuminates the comparison between Plato's idealism versus Aristotle's realism. [7:50]
Crash Course
Crash Course Philosophy #33: Divine Command Theory
In this video episode "Crash Course Philosophy #33: Divine Command Theory," Hank looks at the divine command theory, the most common ethical theory. As he ventures into the world of ethics, there are a lot of different answers to the...
Crash Course
Crash Course History of Science #3: Plato and Aristotle
In this episode of Crash Course, you are introduced to Socrates and his two important students, Plato and Aristotle. Learn about their different philosophies and the contributions they made to science. Are you a Platonist or...