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The Philosophy of Monsters in Ancient Greece & Rome
In this illustrated lecture Dr. Asma will explore some of the dominant types of monsters in ancient Western literature, natural history, and philosophy. We will learn about classic beasties like Cyclopes, but also lesser-known topics like Plato’s monster, and Aristotle’s theory of monstrosity. The category “monster” disrupts the borders and boundaries of what we consider… Read More »The Philosophy of Monsters in Ancient Greece & Rome
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