Athens and Aristotle
Feb 15th, 2010, 10:02 AM
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Athens and Aristotle
I dont see Aristotle/Plato places of interest in most guides and as an English writing teacher with a class on the theory of logical reasoning would love to know if there are any "known" places of interest to see while there in May.
Feb 15th, 2010, 10:29 AM
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If you are talking about the "Groves of Academe" and the "Lyceum", Google is your friend. Did you try "Athens Lyceum Site"? Here is a link with exact info:
http://www.breathtakingathens.com/node/5000639
when I googled "Athens Ancient Academe site" again, I got specific information AND a photo:
http://wapedia.mobi/en/Platonic_Academy#1.
Both sites were rediscovered and archeological work took place in the 20th Century. And of course, there is Socrates Prison, on Philappappos Hill, The Areopagus (where all major trials took place), the Pnyx (where assemblies were held and PEricles orated) .. the latter with a stunning view of the Acropolis & Parthenon, by day or by moonlight.
Also, try the UK guidebook, the BLUE GUIDE to Greece, much better than US on such sites.
... Of course you are aware that when the Roman Empire was "christianized" under Constantine, the destruction of such places of learning began, and finally under Justinian succeeded in closing the Academy for good.
http://www.breathtakingathens.com/node/5000639
when I googled "Athens Ancient Academe site" again, I got specific information AND a photo:
http://wapedia.mobi/en/Platonic_Academy#1.
Both sites were rediscovered and archeological work took place in the 20th Century. And of course, there is Socrates Prison, on Philappappos Hill, The Areopagus (where all major trials took place), the Pnyx (where assemblies were held and PEricles orated) .. the latter with a stunning view of the Acropolis & Parthenon, by day or by moonlight.
Also, try the UK guidebook, the BLUE GUIDE to Greece, much better than US on such sites.
... Of course you are aware that when the Roman Empire was "christianized" under Constantine, the destruction of such places of learning began, and finally under Justinian succeeded in closing the Academy for good.
Feb 15th, 2010, 11:44 AM
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I think the prison where Socrates drank the hemlock is believed to be situated in the ancient agora. The prison on the hill cited above is not likely to be the actual one in which Socrates was held, or so I have read. My daughter and I followed directions through the agora that were posted by an extremely knowledgeable Fodor's poster some years ago and ran into one or two other people on a similar quest in a remote corner of the agora.
This is the thread in which it was discussed some years ago:
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ens-greece.cfm
This is the thread in which it was discussed some years ago:
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ens-greece.cfm
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Do you remember Walter's writings about Rome and the Forum in particular? I have always felt those were absolute classics and, although I've visited the Forum three or four times, his descriptions and historical information brought it all back to life for me. Walter, if you are out there check in please!
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Do you remember Walter's writings about Rome and the Forum in particular? I have always felt those were absolute classics and, although I've visited the Forum three or four times, his descriptions and historical information brought it all back to life for me. Walter, if you are out there check in please!
bill
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