Greek History Intensive - Part Two
Thucydides, Xenophon, and Plutarch
Agora Foundation Online Intensives - The Ways of the Greeks
Isocrates, the Greek rhetorician, once remarked that what makes one an Athenian is not the blood that runs through one’s veins, but the ideas in one’s mind. How can we access this ancient world, with some aspects so foreign and others so familiar, and discover foundations that changed the trajectory of civilization. This series is developed in four sections: 1) Gods and Epics, 2) Tragedy and Comedy, 3) Plato and Aristotle, 4) History - in two parts). Attendees will gain a deep understanding of Greek life through some of its greatest authors, and will be better able to see the profound influence the Greeks have had on the entirety of the west and the world. Online seminars in will take place on Thursday evenings, 5:30-7:00PM Pacific Time. Greek History Part Two, in winter and spring 2023, will focus on The Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, the Hellenika by Xenophon, and The Life of Alexander by Plutarch. One need not have attended Greek History - Part One to get the full value of this series, as these works stand on their full merit alone.
All reading materials (in English translation) will be supplied and sessions will be facilitated by David Appleby and Andy Gilman. Groups will be limited to 14 participants and no prior knowledge is required. Teachers will be offered 3 CEU credits for participation in each section.
Greek History Part Two is $950.
Community of Lifelong Learners subscribers receive a discount of $100 through a refund.
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Section Four - Part Two: Thucydides, Xenophon, and Plutarch
The Ways of the Greeks
Begins January 12 and ends April 27, 2023
Texts:
The Landmark Thucydides - The Peloponnesian War - Free Press (September 1998), ISBN 978-0684827902
The Landmark Xenophon's - Hellenika - Anchor Press (December 2010), ISBN 978-1400034765
The Life of Alexander - Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 - Modern Library (April 2001), ISBN 978-0375756771
Greek Intensive - Dates and Curriculum - Section Four - Thucydides, Xenophon, and Plutarch
1) Session One
Thursday, January 12
5:30-7:00PM PST
Thucydides - Book One
2) Session Two
Thursday, January 19
5:30-7:00PM PST
Thucydides - Book Two
3) Session Three
Thursday, January 26
5:30-7:00PM PST
Thucydides - Book Three
4) Session Four
Thursday, February 2
5:30-7:00PM PST
Thucydides - Book Four
5) Session Five
Thursday, February 9
5:30-7:00PM PST
Thucydides - Book Five
6) Session Six
Thursday, February 16
5:30-7:00PM PST
Thucydides - Book Six
7) Session Seven
Thursday, February 23
5:30-7:00PM PST
Thucydides - Book Seven
8) Session Eight
Thursday, March 2
5:30-7:00PM PST
Thucydides - Book Eight
9) Session Nine
Thursday, March 9
5:30-7:00PM PST
Xenophon - Book One
10) Session Ten
Thursday, March 16
5:30-7:00PM PDT
Plutarch - Life and Alcibiades
11) Session Eleven
Thursday, March 23
5:30-7:00PM PDT
Xenophon - Book Two
12) Session Twelve
Thursday, March 30
5:30-7:00PM PDT
Xenophon - Book Three
13) Session Thirteen
Thursday, April 6
5:30-7:00PM PDT
Xenophon - Book Four
14) Session Fourteen
Thursday, April 13
5:30-7:00PM PDT
Xenophon - Book Five
15) Session Fifteen
Thursday, April 20
5:30-7:00PM PST
Xenophon - Books Six and Seven
16) Session Sixteen
Thursday, April 27
5:30-7:00PM PDT
Plutarch - Life Alexander