Quote of the Day: Socrates on the Role of Wonder in Gaining Wisdom

Among the great philosophers’ names, Socrates stands as one of the most notable. Born around 470 BCE, the ancient Greek philosopher is largely to thank for founding Western philosophy and was even a ...
Greek Reporter

Arete of Cyrene: The Greek Woman Who Schooled Men on Philosophy and Pleasure

A woman named Arete of Cyrene played a crucial role in shaping ancient Greek philosophy with her contributions.

Quote of the day by Heraclitus: 'Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created...' - lessons on personal growth, discipline and patience by the Greek ...

Explore the timeless wisdom of Heraclitus on personal growth. Understand how character is developed over time and the ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient Greek Women Who Left Their Mark on History

Many important ancient Greek women—poets, philosophers, and leaders— defied norms and shaped history for generations.
Libcom

Anarchism in Greek philosophy

D. FERRARO’s article appears in No. 1 of The Pluralist (Box 3015 G.P.O. Sydney, Australia) and is reprinted by kind permission of the author and editors. AT FIRST SIGHT THE TITLE “Anarchism in Greek ...
Princeton University

John Cooper, renowned interpreter of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy and ‘incredibly generous’ mentor, dies at 82

John Cooper, the Henry Putnam University Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and renowned interpreter of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, died at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center on Aug. 8 ...
The New York Times

How a Few Days Sailing in the Aegean Changed My Mind About the Fundamental Nature of Things

Mr. Nicolson is an English author who writes about history, landscape, great literature and the sea. His latest book is “How to Be: Life Lessons From the Early Greeks.” A few years ago, my wife, Sarah ...