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Plato's Academy: The First University
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Episode Plato's Academy: The First University
Lucas and Luna explore Plato's Academy, the ancient school that birthed Western higher education. From its founding in a sacred grove outside Athens to its curriculum in mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, they delve into how the Academy operated, who studied there, and why it endured for nearly 900 years. Key figures like Speusippus, Xenocrates, and Aristotle—who famously left to found the Lyceum—are discussed, along with the Academy's eventual closure under Emperor Justinian. This episode uncovers the physical and intellectual legacy of a place where the pursuit of knowledge became institutionalized.
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