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Platonic wisdom for the modern world

Today, as much as ever, the world needs the wisdom, humanity and practical guidance of Plato and the Platonic Tradition - whether we are engaging in the art of dialogue and rational debate, seeking to be wise and just in our dealings with each other or wishing to understand the elements of a well governed society.

The Foundation assists individuals and organisations who undertake research, scholarship and education, and otherwise advance the wisdom of Plato and the Platonic tradition.

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Summer School in Melbourne

Dr David Horan was invited by the School of Philosophy in Melbourne to run...

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New research project: Nature, Nurture and Virtue in Plato’s Philosophy

The Foundation is supporting exciting work being undertaken by Dr Alesia Preite, a post-doctoral...

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Plato Summer School – The Power of Socrates

Dr Horan led two study programmes in August this year on the theme of...

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Mary Margaret McCabe Dissertation Prize

Each year the Foundation awards an annual prize for final year students studying at...

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PhD student: Luca Dondoni

The Foundation has agreed to provide financial support to a third year PHD student,...

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21st Annual Conference of the International Society for Neoplatonic Studies

The Foundation sponsored the 21st Annual Conference of the International Society for Neoplatonic Studies,...

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International Conference on ‘Virtue, Conversation, Knowledge: Plato and Beyond’

The Foundation sponsored a two-day conference of international scholars on ‘Virtue, Conversation, Knowledge: Plato...

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Translation updates June 2024

33 dialogues have now been translated and are with the publisher undergoing final proofing...

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Plato Retreat in Oxfordshire

For the second year running, one our trustees, Margot Camp, led a ‘Plato Retreat’...

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Mary Margaret McCabe Dissertation Prize

The Foundation has established an annual prize for final year students studying at King’s...

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Retreat on Plato’s Myths

In May 2023, one of the Foundation’s trustees, Margot Camp, ran a retreat on...

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Classics for All

The Foundation believes that to sustain scholarship in the Platonic Tradition, it is vital...

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