Name: Πλάτωνος Φαίδων α᾽
SKU: 3470
Availability: InStock

Description

«Ὁ μὲν Ἀριστοτέλης ἀρχόμενος τῆς ἑαυτοῦ θεολογίας φησίν·
‘πάντες ἄνθρωποι εἰδέναι ὀρέγονται φύσει, σημεῖον δὲ ἡ τῶν αἰσθήσεων ἀγάπησις’·
ἐγὼ δὲ τῆς τοῦ Πλάτωνος φιλοσοφίας ἀρχόμενος φαίην ἂν τοῦτο μειζόνως,
ὅτι πάντες ἄνθρωποι τῆς Πλάτωνος φιλοσοφίας ὀρέγονται,
χρηστὸν παρ’ αὐτῆς ἅπαντες ἀρύσασθαι βουλόμενοι
καὶ κάτοχοι τοῖς ταύτης νάμασιν εἶναι σπουδάζοντες
καὶ τῶν Πλατωνικῶν ἐνθουσιασμῶν πλήρεις ἑαυτοὺς καταστήσοντες.»
(ΣΧΟΛΙΑ ΕΙΣ ΤΟΝ ΠΛΑΤΩΝΟΣ ΑΛΚΙΒΙΑΔΗΝ ΑΠΟ ΦΩΝΗΣ ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟΔΩΡΟΥ ΤΟΥ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΣΟΦΟΥ)

In these upper-intermediate / advanced reading and conversation sessions we will meet Socrates in his prison cell on the last day of his life, waiting to be executed. Plato`s captivating narration will allow us to follow everything that was said and done just before Socrates` death by hamlock, while the tragic of the moment creates a perfect setting for some relevant topics to be discussed: the immortality of the soul, the theory of forms, the myth about afterlife and much more.
Get ready to join the first session, for the Athenian ship has already returned from Delos!

For Whom Is this Course?

intermediate to advanced students

Prerequisites

good knowledge of Ancient Greek
prior experience speaking the language is recommended

Language of Instruction

Ancient Greek

Time & Date

Saturdays,
18:00-19:30 Central European Time (Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Prague, Rome, Stockholm, Warsaw etc.)
January 17-March 21, 2026

Teacher

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Karolina Doušová Karolina teaches Latin and Ancient Greek as living languages in Prague (at Charles University and at “Gymnázium Jaroslava Seiferta”). She has taught various spoken Latin and Greek classes, in person as well as online, e.g. for Cultura Clásica in Madrid, Spain, for the Paideia Institute, New York, and for Oxford Latinitas.

Registration

To register, please put the class into your digital shopping card and proceed to checkout. Alternatively, you can also send us an email: info@argos-didaskei.com

Registration deadline: January 11, 2026 (23:59 CET)

FAQ

Which pronunciation do you use?

We use the Erasmian pronunciation of Ancient Greek.

How many students are there in each class?

Classes are capped at six students.

Where do classes meet?

We will meet on Zoom or Teams. The teacher will send you the meeting link before the first session.

What happens after my purchase?

After you have paid you will receive a confirmation email. A week before the class starts, the teacher will send you the meeting link as well as other useful information.

Which payment methods do you offer? Can I pay by bank transfer or wire transfer?

We are currently offering the following payment methods: bank transfer (US or SEPA), wire transfer (US), Wise, PayPal, credit card.
If you want to pay via bank transfer or wire transfer, please contact us directly: info@argos-didaskei.com
If you want to pay via PayPal or credit card, just put the class or item into your virtual shopping cart and proceed to check out.

What happens if I need to cancel a class?

You can cancel your registration any time via email. If you cancel before a class has started, you will receive a full refund of the course fee you have paid minus a ten percent administration fee. If you have to cancel a class that has already started, you will receive a partial refund in direct proportion to the number of classes that you have attended minus the ten percent administration fee. For example: If you have to cancel half way in of a course, you will receive a 50% refund minus 10% percent of the originally paid course fee.

I have further questions: Who can I contact?

Feel free to write us an email: info@argos-didaskei.com

Thank you!

Πλάτωνος Φαίδων α᾽