Plato Study Day

Plato Study Day

Sunday, October 23, 2016

SOCRATES' LAST DAY

The program comes from Plato's Phaedo, considered to be an accurate recounting of Socrates' last day. We will be present with Socrates and his followers in an Athenian jail cell in 399 BC. He has been sentenced to death by hemlock and, when the sun sets, so will his life on earth. Philosophy becomes alive and dramatic as we participate in the conversations that take place from dawn until dusk. We witness Socrates' courage, fearlessness and compassion as he implores his friends not to fear death and shows them how to live their remaining days more richly and happily. Throughout, Socrates makes clear that the unexamined life is not worth living. He does not ask us to accept his views, only to honestly examine our own beliefs, values and actions. How can we be happy, what prevents us from being so, how can we lead useful and productive lives? We trust that as the day proceeds you will come to recognize that the counsel he offered on his last day is directly applicable to how you live your life today and tomorrow.

Join us on Sunday, October 23rd to immerse ourselves in Plato's words and explore these important questions during a day that includes an opening presentation, group study sessions, light entertainment, a great Greek lunch and more.

Date: Sunday, October 23rd

Time: 8:30 am Coffee & Registration

9:00 am - 3:45 pm Program

Wine reception to follow

Fee: $50.00 Includes Materials, Refreshments, Lunch, and Wine Reception

$25.00 Full- time students

You are encouraged to invite family and friends. No prior knowledge of Plato is needed.