The Independent

Could a ragtag bunch of modern philosophers recreate ‘The School of Athens’ outside St Paul’s?

Would it be possible, I wondered idly a couple of months ago, in a conversation with the philosopher Mark Vernon, to recreate “The School of Athens”, Raphael’s 1509 painting depicting the great Greek ...
The Red & Black

EECP Philosopher’s Walks increase environmental awareness in Athens

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. In an era of unprecedented environmental challenges, the state of the earth and ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

From Athens to Baghdad - Greek meets Arabic philosophy

This week, we follow the journey of the classics as they spread from Greece to the Arab world and beyond. At a time when Europe still hadn't got its act together philosophically speaking, Arabs were ...
The Sentinel

Faith in Focus: The Apostle Paul and the philosophers at Athens

There is an informative narrative in Acts 17 when the Apostle Paul paid a brief visit to Athens, the center of wisdom of the ancient world. Interestingly, the city was full of idols for every god ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

From Athens to Baghdad: Greek meets Arabic philosophy

This week, we follow the journey of the classics as they spread from Greece to the Arab world and beyond. At a time when Europe still hadn't got its act together philosophically speaking, Arabs were ...