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Read more at: Beierwaltes Lecture - Jean-Marc Narbonne: 'Negative Knowledge and its Critical Self-Limitation: Reflexions on the Greek Metaphysical Heritage'
Beierwaltes Lecture - Jean-Marc Narbonne, 'Negative Knowledge and its Critical Self-Limitation: Reflexions on the Greek Metaphysical Heritage'

Beierwaltes Lecture - Jean-Marc Narbonne: 'Negative Knowledge and its Critical Self-Limitation: Reflexions on the Greek Metaphysical Heritage'

8 November 2018

The Centre hosted Prof. Jean-Marc Narbonne (Université Laval), who presented his Beierwaltes Lecture 'Negative Knowledge and its Critical Self-Limitation: Reflexions on the Greek Metaphysical Heritage' on 5 November 2018. Prof. Narbonne gave an engaging and provocative reflection on polytheism's ability to accommodate...


Read more at: Stephen Gersh talk & Beierwaltes Seminar IV
Stephen Gersh talk & Beierwaltes Seminar IV

Stephen Gersh talk & Beierwaltes Seminar IV

28 October 2018

On Friday, 19 October, Prof. Stephen Gersh gave a talk on Ficino's Plotinus commentary. The following day, Saturday, 20 October, the Beierwaltes Seminar IV boasted a full programme devoted to the theme of identity and difference.


Read more at: Metaphysics of Conversion from Late Antiquity to Early Modernity Research Seminar at McGill
Metaphysics of Conversion from Late Antiquity to Early Modernity Research Seminar at McGill

Metaphysics of Conversion from Late Antiquity to Early Modernity Research Seminar at McGill

17 August 2018

The Cambridge Centre for the Study of Platonism has been cohosting the ' Metaphysics of Conversion from Late Antiquity to Early Modernity ' Research Seminar with members of McGill University's conversion project , sponsored by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada . Here is the seminar's programme...


Read more at: 7 July - Beierwaltes Seminar: Ex. 3:14: "I am that I am"
7 July - Beierwaltes Seminar: Ex. 3:14: "I am that I am"

7 July - Beierwaltes Seminar: Ex. 3:14: "I am that I am"

6 August 2018

7 July 2018, the Cambridge Centre for the Study of Platonism hosted it Inaugural Beierwaltes Seminar, which investigated the theme of Ex. 3.14, "I am that I am".


Read more at: More/Spinoza Workshop - 3 June
More/Spinoza Workshop - 3 June

More/Spinoza Workshop - 3 June

21 June 2018

Workshops on the Latin Works of Henry More I Concepts of God and Man in Henry More’s Critique of Spinoza Clare College, Cambridge, 4th June 2018 The first workshop on the Latin Works of Henry More translated into English for thefirst time on the AHRC-funded project Cambridge Platonism at the Origins of the Enlightenmentwas...


Read more at: Colloquium Adamantianum – II. Christ – The Teacher of Salvation (Anders-Christian Jacobsen)
Colloquium Adamantianum – II. Christ – The Teacher of Salvation (Anders-Christian Jacobsen)

Colloquium Adamantianum – II. Christ – The Teacher of Salvation (Anders-Christian Jacobsen)

4 June 2018

The Cambridge Centre for the Study of Platonism hosted a colloquium focused on Prof. Anders-Christian Jacobsen’s work Christ the Teacher of Salvation on 3 June 2018, below are some photos from the event.


Read more at: Beierwaltes Lecture – Prof. Marie-Elise Zovko: 'Religious and Anti-Religious Doctrine in Philosophy'
Beierwaltes Lecture – Prof. Marie-Elise Zovko – Religious and Anti-Religious Doctrine in Philosophy

Beierwaltes Lecture – Prof. Marie-Elise Zovko: 'Religious and Anti-Religious Doctrine in Philosophy'

4 June 2018

The Cambridge Centre for the Study of Platonism proudly hosted Prof. Marie-Elise Zovko, professor of philosophy at the the Institute for Philosophy, Zagreb, on 1 June, who gave her Beierwaltes Lecture entitled ‘“Abfall von der Idee”: Repercussions of Baader’s Russian expedition in Hegel’s Encylopedia’.


Read more at: Prof. Hedley’s Inaugural Lecture: ‘Devout Contemplation and Sublime Fancy’: The Cambrige Platonists and their Legacy for the Philosophy of Religion
Prof. Hedley’s Inaugural Lecture: ‘Devout Contemplation and Sublime Fancy’: The Cambrige Platonists and their Legacy for the Philosophy of Religion

Prof. Hedley’s Inaugural Lecture: ‘Devout Contemplation and Sublime Fancy’: The Cambrige Platonists and their Legacy for the Philosophy of Religion

4 June 2018

Prof. Hedley delivered his inaugural lecture, ‘Devout Contemplation and Sublime Fancy’: The Cambridge Platonists and their Legacy for the Philosophy of Religion, to a packed audience 7 May 2018 at 5pm in the Cambridge Divinity Faculty’s Runcie Room.


Read more at: Beierwaltes Lecture – Prof. Stephen Clark: 'Godlike Virtues'
Beierwaltes Lecture – Prof. Stephen Clark: Godlike Virtues

Beierwaltes Lecture – Prof. Stephen Clark: 'Godlike Virtues'

4 June 2018

The Cambridge Centre for the Study of Platonism proudly hosted Prof. Stephen Clark, professor of philosophy at the University of Liverpool, who gave the Beierwaltes Lecture entitled ‘Godlike Virtues’.


Read more at: Beierwaltes Lecture – Prof. Harold Tarrant: 'Platonism’s Resilience and Adaptability in the Face of Crisis'
Beierwaltes Lecture – Prof. Harold Tarrant: Platonism’s Resilience and Adaptability in the face of Crisis

Beierwaltes Lecture – Prof. Harold Tarrant: 'Platonism’s Resilience and Adaptability in the Face of Crisis'

4 June 2018

The Cambridge Centre for the Study of Platonism proudly hosted Prof. Harold Tarrant, Conjoint Professor in Humanities and Social Science at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and fellow of the Centre for the Study of Platonism, who gave a Beierwaltes Lecture entitled ‘Platonism’s Resilience and Adaptability in the...


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22 April 2024

On Wednesday 1st May 2024, the Cambridge Centre for the Study of Platonism will host Prof. Sean McGrath, who will deliver a talk 'Spirit of Nature / Spirit of God: The Late Schelling's Rethinking of the World Soul'. This event will take place in the Runcie Room of the Faculty of Divinity, beginning at 5pm (UK time). The...

Talk | Andrea Frost, 'On the Philosophy of Wine' | 13th March 2024

11 March 2024

On Wednesday 13th March 2024, the Cambridge Centre for the Study of Platonism will host Andrea Frost, who will deliver a talk 'On the Philosophy of Wine'. This event will take place in the Runcie Room of the Faculty of Divinity, beginning at 5pm (UK time).

Call for Papers | Platonism and Neoplatonism Unit, American Academy of Religion | 2024 Conference, 23rd-26th November, San Diego

25 January 2024

Call for Papers Platonism and Neoplatonism Unit, American Academy of Religion 2024 Conference, 23-26 November, San Diego Nature and the Platonic Tradition The Platonic tradition has, throughout history, offered a radically alternative understanding of the relationship between humans and nature and between humans and non-...

Talk | Richard Temple, 'Symbolic Images of Cosmic Descent in Icons' | 4th March 2024

16 January 2024

On Monday 4th March 2024, the Cambridge Centre for the Study of Platonism will host Dr Richard Temple, who will deliver a talk 'Symbolic Images of Cosmic Descent in Icons'. This event will take place in the Runcie Room of the Faculty of Divinity, beginning at 5pm (UK time). The Zoom link can be found below: https://us06web...

Talk | Johannes Niederhauser, 'Plato's Mythologia: On the Relationship between Mythos and Logos in Plato' | 19th February 2024

16 January 2024

On Monday 19th February 2024, the Cambridge Centre for the Study of Platonism will host Dr Johannes Niederhauser, who will deliver a talk, 'Plato's Mythologia: On the Relationship between Mythos and Logos in Plato'. This event will take place in the Runcie Room of the Faculty of Divinity, beginning at 5pm (UK time). To...