Greek Reporter

Plato and the First Known Argument for Gender Equality in Ancient Greece

The Greek philosopher Plato proposed gender equality, arguing women could participate in political and military life in his Republic.

Quote of the day by Plato: 'The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to be ruled by someone inferior to yourself' - A warning to never avoid duty from the ancient Gree…

Todays Quote of the Day by Plato highlights the responsibility that capable individuals carry in society. In his famous work ...
Yahoo

How ideas from ancient Greek philosophy may have driven civilization toward climate change

Wildfires driven by increasing winds and unprecedented heat surrounded Athens, Greece, this past summer, blanketing its ancient marble monuments and olive groves with ash and acrid smoke. These are ...
Greek Reporter

How Riddles Shaped Myth, Philosophy, and Religion in Ancient Greece

In Ancient Greece, riddles were crucial cultural elements, present in myth, religious practices, and philosophical thought.

Quote of the day by Greek philosopher Democritus: ‘Man blames nature and fate, yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character, mistakes and weaknesses'

Ancient Greek thinker Democritus believed human fate is shaped by character and choices. He argued people blame nature and ...
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 ...
Forbes

Can An Ancient Philosophy Help Entrepreneurs Today? Social Media Helps Fuel Stoicism Renaissance

Ancient Greek philosophy has been enjoying a renaissance of interest and analysis of late. One of the largest Facebook groups for beginners with an interest in the field, “Stoicism,” boasts 225,000 ...