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This episode covers book 5 of Plato\\u2019s Republic.

What do you do when the private family causes too much corruption? Nationalize it! Create a giant family monopoly that includes every citizen in one giant clan. In this episode, Socrates explains his most normal proposal\\u2014that women should have jobs\\u2014and his most shocking, which involves a state eugenics program disguised as a religious festival.\\xa0

This chapter makes some people think Plato\\u2019s a feminist and other\\u2019s say he\\u2019s a fascist. Either way, it shows us that values like family loyalty, political unity, gender equality, and meritocracy do not always fit well together.\\xa0

\\xa0Credits:\\xa0

Adeimantus: Rebecca Amzallag

Glaucon: Zachary Amzallag

Polemarchus: Elliott Chambers

Thrasymachus: Paul Sagar

Ancient music: Michael Levy

Intro theme: Clayton Tapp

Outro: David Zikovitz