How can we Support Philosophy and Democracy?
We regularly organize virtual events, free of charge, aimed at the general public, through our nonprofit organization . (Which you can follow on Substack.) In recent decades, there’s no doubt that an increasing number of people have become concerned that changes, such as the influence of social media, have led to breakdown in civil discourse about politics. It’s no coincidence that philosophy originated in ancient Greece, alongside the birth of democracy. Ancient philosophers saw countering the negative influence of political rhetoric as one of their greatest challenges, and most important duties. Philosophy can still help us today!
That’s why we chose to call our next virtual event Democracy and Tyranny. It’s a chance to explore the role of philosophy in defending democracy and challenging tyranny, by encouraging critical thinking and civil discourse about the big issues that affect our society. You can show your support for the Plato’s Academy Centre and our speakers by registering for this free event, or sharing the link with your friends.
ProgramProf. James Romm, Bard College, NY, author of Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic Masterpiece
Skippy Mesirow, the Elected Leaders Collective, host of Healing our Politics podcast
Robert Rosenkrantz, founder of Open to Debate Foundation, author of The Stoic Capitalist: Advice for the Exceptionally Ambitious
Dr. Roslyn Fuller, the Solonian Democracy Institute, author of Beasts and Gods: How Democracy Changed its Meaning and Lost its Purpose
Prof. Angie Hobbs, University of Sheffield, author of Why Plato Matters Now
Additional speakers to be confirmed.
NB: The final program may be subject to change without prior notification.
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