Why Plato Matters Now
How can we relearn the crucial art of dialogue? What is involved in living a good life? And how can we protect a democracy from being subverted into autocracy by an opportunistic demagogue? In this keynote based on her recent book, Professor Angie Hobbs explores how the ancient Greek philosopher Plato can help with all these urgent questions and many more – love and friendship; heroism and celebrity; art and censorship. She shows how she has used his ideas and arguments in a variety of sectors to address
contemporary issues in education, faith-secular debate, health care and the civil service, and invites those attending to discuss with her what further lessons can be applied. We are living in fast-moving and uncertain times and need ancient wisdom more than ever. Plato really does matter, right now!
