Plato III: Greek Study Day

Study Greek in a vivid dialogue written by one of the world's earliest philosophers: Plato.

When | Saturday 24 February 2024, 10.30am - c.3.30pm

Where | Alban Room

Cost | £29 

Tutor | Anthony Armstrong, Classics Tutor 

One of four dialogues Plato wrote on the final days of his mentor and teacher Socrates, the Apology depicts the philosopher's defence in an Athenian court against the two main charges laid to his account in 399 BC: "corrupting the youth" and "impiety". Full of antagonistic wit and plainness of speech, the dialogue presents Socrates as steadfast in his convictions and ready to face his eventual punishment at the direction of his fellow citizens: death.

Selections from the work will be read in the original Greek and discussion on the content of the dialogue will be encouraged. Help with vocabulary, syntax and grammar will be given.

Do not worry if you have not attended the other two day-courses: a brief re-cap of the previous events in the narrative will be given before we set out into the final part of the dialogue.

Please note that this event will not be recorded. How to Book You can book online by using the button above. If you are unable to book online please call the Learning Administrator on 01727 890212 (Monday to Friday 9.30 – 3pm term time) or the Box Office 01727 890290 (Monday to Sunday). Tickets will be on sale until 12noon on the day before the event. Please ensure that you provide a current email address when you book.  Clergy and Readers in St Albans Diocese have complimentary access to our Adult Learning courses, talks, study days, and reading groups. For clergy/Reader bookings, please email [email protected] with your name and role and we will confirm your place.