This live 6-week course explores the remarkable world of Classical Greece, the era that shaped the foundations of Western civilization. Students will examine the rise of Athenian democracy, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and the golden age of Athens under Pericles. Through the works of Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, and the great tragedians, we investigate groundbreaking achievements in philosophy, drama, history, sculpture, and architecture. The course also addresses the complexities of Greek society, including the roles of women, slaves, and citizens, alongside the humanistic ideals expressed in art and thought. Combining lectures, primary-source analysis, and discussion, students will engage with timeless questions of democracy, justice, beauty, and power. No prior knowledge is required. By the end, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how ancient Greece continues to influence modern politics, philosophy, and culture.
Price includes course tuition + $10 registration fee
This live 6-week course explores the remarkable world of Classical Greece, the era that shaped the foundations of Western civilization. Students will examine the rise of Athenian democracy, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and the golden age of Athens under Pericles. Through the works of Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, and the great tragedians, we investigate groundbreaking achievements in philosophy, drama, history, sculpture, and architecture. The course also addresses the complexities of Greek society, including the roles of women, slaves, and citizens, alongside the humanistic ideals expressed in art and thought. Combining lectures, primary-source analysis, and discussion, students will engage with timeless questions of democracy, justice, beauty, and power. No prior knowledge is required. By the end, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how ancient Greece continues to influence modern politics, philosophy, and culture.
Price includes course tuition + $10 registration fee