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The Cambridge Centre for the Study of Platonism

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The Cambridge Centre for the Study of Platonism (CCSP) has enjoyed a remarkable year. We have hosted some of the great scholars of Platonism to lecture on their work and we have had some excellent workshops and seminars. We have also continued to win major grants and develop our research projects.

The academic year 2023\2024 promises to be equally stimulating and rewarding. The Centre actively encourages graduate students who wish to work on the Platonic tradition in any period. 

-Prof. Douglas Hedley

Latest news

Conference | Godlikeness | 9th-10th June 2025

7 February 2025

On Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th June 2025, the Cambridge Centre for the study of Platonism will host a conference 'Godlikeness', exploring the theme of theosis/divinization in Christian Platonism and beyond. Further details to follow.

Talk | John Vervaeke, 'Awakening from the Meaning Crisis'

30 January 2025

On Tuesday 4th March 2025, the Centre will host Dr John Vervaeke, who will give a talk, 'Awakening from the Meaning Crisis'. This event will take place in the Runcie Room of the faculty of Divinity, from 1-3pm (UK time). The talk can be joined via this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83321325592

Talk | Robert Wallace, 'The God of the Philosophers: How transcendence is everywhere'

30 January 2025

On Monday 3rd March 2025, the Centre will host Dr Robert Wallace, who will give a talk, 'The God of the Philosophers: How transcendence is everywhere'. This event will take place online, beginning at 5pm (UK time). The talk can be joined via this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83321325592

Talk | Martin Shaw, 'Beauty & Eternity'

30 January 2025

On Monday 10th February 2025, the Centre will host Dr Martin Shaw, who will give a talk, 'Beauty & Eternity'. This event will take place in the Runcie Room of the Faculty of Divinity, beginning at 5pm (UK time). The talk can be joined remotely via this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83321325592

Talk | Aidan Nichols, 'Acheiropoietai: Images made without hands'

30 January 2025

On Monday 3rd February 2025, the Centre will host Revd Dr Aidan Nichols, who will give a talk, 'Acheiropoietai: Images made without hands'. This event will take place in the Runcie Room of the Faculty of Divinity, beginning at 5pm (UK time). The talk can be joined remotely via this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/...