Feminist Readings of Ancient Texts: PHYSIS
A Workshop Sponsored by the Ancient Philosophy Society
Thursday, February 25th 2021
6:00 – 7:30pm EST
Please preregister for Zoom Link
Featuring Presentations by:
Emanuela Bianchi, New York University
“The Feminine Roots of Physis: Circe and Moly”
Odyssey X lines 133-574 (Loeb); 146-631 (Fagles)
Jessica Elbert Decker, California State University at San Marcos
“On Growth and Immortality: Physis in Heraclitus and Empedocles”
Heraclitus DK 1, DK 112, DK 123/Empedocles B8, B110
Sara Brill, Fairfield University
“Law and Life Cycle in Aristotle’s City of Prayers”
Aristotle, Politics Book 1 Ch. 8 + Book 7 Chs. 4-9 + Chs. 15-17
The format will be presentations (10 minutes each) followed by round table discussion.
To register, or for questions, email: jdecker@csusm.edu