About the Lecture Series
Gresham College are hosting a politics lecture series from October 2023 - June 2024.
The lecture series will explore the vocabulary used in ancient Greek political ideas. All lectures will be hosted by Professor Melissa Lane from Princeton University.
Plato's Cave: Thinking about Climate Change
Thursday 13th June 2024, 18:00 BST
Professor Melissa Lane will discuss whether we are trapping ourselves in a modern version of Plato's cave and clinging to our current way of life.
Previous lectures from this series
Plato and the Idea of Political Office
Thursday 19th October 2023, 18:00 BST
Professor Melissa Lane will present you with a new way of understanding the roles of officeholders and the ethical demands that come with them.
Ancient Greek Ideas of Justice
Thursday 11th January 2024, 18:00 BST
Professor Melissa Lane will explore ancient Greek aspirations to justice.
Ancient Greek Ideas of Equality under the Law
Thursday 7th March 2024, 18:00 BST
Professor Melissa Lane will discuss how the value of equality depends on what standard is chosen.
Democracy: Ancient Models, Modern Challenges
Thursday 14th March 2024, 18:00 BST
Professor Melissa Lane will issues of accountability in ancient democracy.
Experts in Politics: Lessons from Socrates and Aristotle
Thursday 30th May 2024, 18:00 BST
Professor Melissa Lane will consider experts roles in contributing to public debate in a democracy.