Parmenideum: Philosophy Retreat of Elea Italy



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Planned 2008 Encounters
May
Parmenides & Greek Philosophy. Venue: Elea
La Fisica moderna e le sue implicazioni filosofiche rivoluzionarie. Venue: Elea
June
Nicola Abbanagno: Salerno's existentialist philosopher of the first order. Venue: Salerno
Soren Kiekergaard: The father of existentialism. Venue: Elea
Nov/Dec
Olive picking and some talks on Thales. Venue: under some olive trees near Elea

The 2008 Wish List
Free Will: Epiphenomenalism's greatest trick?
Consciousness: What is it, and is it a good thing?
Friendship & Money: Like water & oil
2+2=4: Does it really, and why?

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Summer 2008:

An "Out-Loud" Rendition of Parmenides, by Plato

"The awe with which Plato regarded the character of 'the great' Parmenides has extended to the dialogue which he calls by his name. None of the writings of Plato have been more copiously illustrated, both in ancient and modern times, and in none of them have the interpreters been more at variance with one another."

Benjamin Jowett, in the Introduction to his translation of the Parmenides

The Parmenideum will bravely hold an "out-loud" rendition of this contentious dialogue.

It will surely be a treat to discuss this work, written by one of the most duplicitous thinkers in history, Plato, concerning one of the most straightforward, Parmenides.

We invite students of philosophy to apply for the honour of playing the various characters.

More about "Out Loud"

A full, free e-text of the translation of Plato's original Greek text by Benjamin Jowett is available here curtsey of Project Gutenberg.