Plato’s conception of Forms and souls, and his metaphysical expansion of earlier theology.

Optional pre-reading: Phaedo 95a4–102a; 107c–115a8.

This is the third seminar in The Homeric Gods and Their First Philosophical Critics, a four-part series tracing the emergence of philosophical theology in early Greek thought, from Xenophanes to Empedocles. It is led by Dr Simon Trépanier, Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Edinburgh.

Held online. Joining details are sent to accepted applicants before the seminar.

Plato’s conception of Forms and souls, and his metaphysical expansion of earlier theology.

Optional pre-reading: Phaedo 95a4–102a; 107c–115a8.

This is the third seminar in The Homeric Gods and Their First Philosophical Critics, a four-part series tracing the emergence of philosophical theology in early Greek thought, from Xenophanes to Empedocles. It is led by Dr Simon Trépanier, Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Edinburgh.

Held online. Joining details are sent to accepted applicants before the seminar.