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School of Athens Lecture Series - 2010/11
Port Townsend Extension
 Tickets are on sale at Quimper Sound, cash or check only. Series Pass: $60, Individual Lectures: $12. All lectures are on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. at the Rose.
Our sponsors this year include Homer Smith Insurance, Island Blueback, Inc., The Port Townsend Jefferson County Leader, William James Bookseller and the Rose Theatre. For more information visit http://www.athens-pt.org
David Barash, Ph.D.
October 10, 2010
Dr. Barash has been called "the most dangerous man on campus" by some who disagree with his ideas. He is a prolific writer whose books include "Madame Bovary's Ovaries: A Darwinian Look at Literature." His latest book is "The Three Rs: Retaliation, Revenge and Redirected Aggression."
Mark Lilla, Ph. D.
November 14, 2010
Dr. Mark Lilla is best known for his books, "The Reckless Mind: Intellectuals in Politics" and "The Stillborn God: Religion, Politics and the Modern West." His work ranges widely in the history of ideas and the relation between religion and politics and the legacy of the modern Western enlightenment.
Anu Taranath, Ph. D.
January 9, 2011
Dr. Anu Taranath, teaches English and Comparative History of Ideas at the University of Washington. Described as "brilliant" by her students, she uses literature from around the world to demonstrate how it provides an avenue to critical and timely conversations about issues in public discourse.
Wesley Cecil, Ph. D.
February 13, 2011
Raphael's School of Athens captured the Renaissance ideal of Classical Greek learning. Harkening back to the Athenian golden age of Plato's Academy, Aristotle's Lyceum and Epicurus' garden, he celebrated and promoted the philosophical ideals that have continued to shape the western world for 2,500 years. This lecture will trace the founding, development, and continuing influence of the Ancient Greek thinkers. Wesley Cecil has taught literature and philosphy for the last 14 years. He has lectured on many topics in the history of philosophy and ideas. When not teaching or writing, he can be found in his garden. Mr. Cecil is stepping in for Professor Hyndman who broke his leg. We wish him a speedy, healthy recovery and hope that he will join us next season.
Lorraine McConaghy, Ph. D.
March 13, 2011
Dr. Lorraine McConaghy is the historian at Seattle's Museum of History & Industry. Her most recent book, "Warship Under Sail: USS Dacatur in the Pacific Squadron," explores the warship's duties in the settlement of Seattle and life aboard an overcrowded man-of-war.
Emily Doolittle, Ph. D.
April 10, 2011
Dr. Emily Doolittle is a composer of music. Her research has discovered the relationship of human music with bird songs and other animal songs. She has written for such ensembles as Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra.
The School of Athens, Port Townsend Extension, is inspired by the Classical Greek gymnasia, or gathering places, as represented by Raphael in his Vatican fresco. The School of Athens was started in 2004 by local residents who wanted to to provide interesting speakers on a wide variety of subjects for passionate minds. Learn more about Passionate Minds Lecture Series by visiting the The School of Athens Web site > |
