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Discussion topics include:
Socrates comparing himself to heroes in the ‘Apology’ of Plato. Socrates and the justice system. Comparisons with Ajax, Palamedes (and Odysseus).
In the Phaedo, why is Plato regarded as the most important follower but was not present at Socrates’ death? Comparing with other followers, e.g. Xenophon. In Plato’s works on Socrates he only mention himself twice but otherwise ‘erases’ himself, but some of the works are more about Plato’s philosophy.
Study groups for learning Greek, with supporting videos—since the recording was made these are now available at Kosmos Society.
kosmossociety.org/learn/learning-modules
Recorded in Spring 2016 during v5 of the MOOC, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours, focusing on Hours 22 and 23.
With Gregory Nagy, Keith Stone, Claudia Filos
Discussion topics include:
Socrates comparing himself to heroes in the ‘Apology’ of Plato. Socrates and the justice system. Comparisons with Ajax, Palamedes (and Odysseus).
In the Phaedo, why is Plato regarded as the most important follower but was not present at Socrates’ death? Comparing with other followers, e.g. Xenophon. In Plato’s works on Socrates he only mention himself twice but otherwise ‘erases’ himself, but some of the works are more about Plato’s philosophy.
Study groups for learning Greek, with supporting videos—since the recording was made these are now available at Kosmos Society.
kosmossociety.org/learn/learning-modules
Recorded in Spring 2016 during v5 of the MOOC, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours, focusing on Hours 22 and 23.
With Gregory Nagy, Keith Stone, Claudia Filos
