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Tuesday, November 18, 5pm
La Casona Event Center
Tickets $325 https://i3sma.org
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Speaker: Angie Hobbs, Emerita Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield, England.
To grasp the forces shaping our world—power, truth, fake news, cancel culture, and money—few guides are more relevant than Plato. He warned that democracy, left unguarded, could collapse into tyranny led not by the noble, but by the loudest and most opportunistic voices.
What can a philosopher from the 4th century BC teach us about navigating today's turbulent political waters? Far from being an abstract lesson from the ancient world, Plato's insights offer a strikingly relevant lens through which to view the political and social challenges of our own time.
We're honored to welcome Professor Angie Hobbs, an internationally respected philosopher and public intellectual, for her talk "The Threat to Democracy: Plato Speaks to Our Time," on Tuesday, November 18 at 5:00 pm at La Casona Event Center (across from Luna de Queso).
Drawing from her book Why Plato Matters Now, Angie will explore how Plato's vision of civic courage, moral development, and reasoned dialogue can help us confront today's "snake oil merchants" and purveyors of fake news... and understand how democracies can guard against the slide toward tyranny.
A Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy Emerita at the University of Sheffield, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and a member of the Advisory Board of Plato's Academy Centre, Professor Hobbs has a gift for connecting ancient ideas to modern dilemmas, including the struggle for integrity in leadership. Her BBC and international broadcasts have helped audiences rediscover philosophy as a tool for living thoughtfully and engaging meaningfully with society.
Following the presentation, we'll open the floor for Q&A, then enjoy a social hour in the adjacent sala with complimentary botanas and beverages available for purchase.
Tickets are $325 pesos in advance or $350 pesos at the door.
In a time when democracy feels fragile across so many corners of the world, revisiting the wisdom of ancient thinkers may be exactly what we need. We look forward to seeing you for an evening that promises to expand minds and spark meaningful conversation.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The i3 team
Event Details:
Presentation with Q&A at 5:00 PM in La Casona Event Center.
Informal reception to follow, with complimentary botanas and beverages available for purchase.
About the Speaker: Angie Hobbs earned her degree in Classics and PhD in Ancient Philosophy from the University of Cambridge. Her interests include ancient philosophy, ethics, and political theory. She has published widely, including Plato and the Hero, and is a frequent contributor to TV, radio, and international forums such as the World Economic Forum and the Athens Democracy Forum.
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The Threat to Democracy: Plato Speaks to Our Time
Martes, 18 de noviembre, 5pm
Centro de Eventos La Casona
Boletos $325 i3sma.org
La Amenaza a la Democracia: Platón Habla a Nuestro Tiempo
Martes, 18 de noviembre, 5pm
Centro de Eventos La Casona
Boletos $325 https://i3sma.org
Conferencista: Angie Hobbs, Profesora Emérita de Comprensión Pública de la Filosofía en la Universidad de Sheffield, Inglaterra.
Para comprender las fuerzas que dan forma a nuestro mundo —el poder, la verdad, las noticias falsas, la cultura de la cancelación y el dinero— pocos guías son más relevantes que Platón. Él advirtió que la democracia, si no se protege, puede colapsar en tiranía, dirigida no por los nobles, sino por las voces más fuertes y oportunistas.
La profesora Hobbs explorará las percepciones perdurables de Platón sobre la fragilidad de la democracia y la amenaza constante de la tiranía. Basándose en su próximo libro Why Plato Matters Now, examinará cómo Platón describió el surgimiento del demagogo —una figura que explota el miedo, la adulación y las falsas promesas para obtener poder, subvirtiendo los ideales democráticos en el proceso.
Lejos de ser una lección abstracta del mundo antiguo, el análisis de Platón ofrece una lente sorprendentemente actual para entender los desafíos políticos y sociales de nuestro tiempo, y reflexionar sobre cómo fortalecer y proteger las democracias modernas.
Detalles del evento:
Presentación con sesión de preguntas y respuestas a las 5:00 PM en La Casona Event Center.
Recepción informal posterior con botanas de cortesía y bebidas disponibles para compra.
Sobre la conferencista: Angie Hobbs obtuvo su título en Clásicos y su doctorado en Filosofía Antigua en la Universidad de Cambridge. Sus intereses incluyen la filosofía antigua, la ética y la teoría política. Ha publicado extensamente, incluyendo Plato and the Hero, y es colaboradora habitual en programas de televisión, radio y foros internacionales como el Foro Económico Mundial y el Foro de la Democracia de Atenas.
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