The Greek philosopher urged his students to seek the truth — even when it was uncomfortable or controversial. Universities ...
Neglecting the classics can contribute to the project of historical erasure that allows people with agendas to write their desired futures into imaginary pasts as if they’re true.
At Texas A&M, a philosophy class that was supposed to introduce students to Plato's ideas about love and justice has turned ...
Martin Peterson wasn’t surprised when he had to excise two units on race and gender ideology from a philosophy course. What ...
Let’s sit down and have a chat. Across time, these ‘chats’ have always been central to understanding. Plato’s Dialogues, with Socrates as the primary protagonist, laid the groundwork for philosophical ...
Plato says leadership is a moral duty, not just a personal choice. When you avoid stepping into positions of authority, you risk being ruled by those less capable or ethical. By refusing ...
Might gays make better soldiers? David Cohen, a classicist from the University of California at Berkeley, has reminded us that Plato thought so-or at least Phaedrus, a leading voice in the “Symposium” ...