“Homer is dear to me, but dearer still is truth” — Plato’s Detachment (Philosophy and Literature Lecture Series)
Dr. Ho Wai Ming (PhD in Philosophy, Heidelberg University; Associate Director of the CUHK GE Foundation Programme) |
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2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
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9F FORUM, Eslite Bookstore, Causeway Bay |
Moderator: Ms. Julie Chiu (Former Associate Director of the CUHK GE Foundation Programme)
Abstract:
In Plato’s time, Homeric epics were already widely known, and Homer was regarded as “the teacher of the Greeks.” Plato, though well-versed in Homer from a young age, excluded Homer from his blueprint of the ideal state, believing the epics misled the youth. “Loving my teacher” expresses Plato’s respect, while “loving truth even more” reflects his philosophical choice.
Language: Cantonese
Walk-in event, no registration required
Organized by: Department of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Enquiries:
Phone: 3943 7135
Email: philosophy@cuhk.edu.hk
Instagram: @cuhkphilosophy
Philosophy and Literature Lecture Series
Literature is part of our everyday life—whether poetry, prose, novels, or drama, all forms of literature express human emotions and experiences. Our growth is inseparable from literature, yet we seldom reflect deeply: What is the relationship between literature and philosophy? For instance, is literature a vehicle for conveying philosophical ideas? Or is literature independent from philosophy, possessing its own unique qualities and charm? This lecture series will explore literature from ancient Greece, France, and China’s Wei-Jin and Song-Ming periods, examining the complex relationship between literature and philosophy—whether as allies or adversaries.