WRP2024#09 - 12 June 2025: Plato

Plato

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In a letter attributed to Plato he wrote: "The evils of the human race shall not cease until either the sort of people who engage in philosophy, rightly and truly, come to power in political affairs, or those who exercise power in cites, by some divine portion, actually engage in philosophy."  Inspired by this realisation, Plato wrote The Republic, one of his most far-reaching dialogues.

The focus of our study will be the four qualities: wisdom, courage, soundmindedness, and justice as manifest in the individual and in the city and the nature of the philosopher. Reading Plato is not a passive exercise, by asking questions and joining in discussions we too may engage in philosophy.

The retreat will be lead by Margot Camp. "After university I spent 20 years in Greece excavating, teaching and running a museum (not all at the same time). When I moved to England, I taught Classical Civilisation and Classical Greek at A Level. After retiring, I discovered Plato, reading on my own and with others,  and that has been and continues to be an enriching experience."

"Thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Plato residential.  It was a relaxed and convivial atmosphere and made Plato accessible to all regardless of previous experience."