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Plato's Influence

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About the lecture

In this module, we explore the notion of influence and Plato as a figure, focusing in particular on (i) the conquest of Alexander the Great, and spread of Greek influence across the empire (ii) Plato’s influence on Hellenistic Judaism (iii) the influence of Socrates in Plato's life and work (iv) the significance of Plato’s use of dialogue (v) allegory and myth in Plato.

About the lecturer

Professor Lewis Ayres is a lecturer in Catholic and Historical Theology at Durham University. His research interests are in Trinitarian theology in Augustine and in the Greek writers of the fourth century. His publications include Augustine and the Trinity (2010), and Nicaea and Its Legacy: An Approach to Fourth Century Theology (2004).

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Ayres, L. (2022, July 12). Philosophical Language and Thought - Plato's Influence [Video]. MASSOLIT. https://massolit.io/options/philosophical-language-and-thought?auth=0&lesson=8171&option=3578&type=lesson

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Ayres, L. "Philosophical Language and Thought – Plato's Influence." MASSOLIT, uploaded by MASSOLIT, 12 Jul 2022, https://massolit.io/options/philosophical-language-and-thought?auth=0&lesson=8171&option=3578&type=lesson