Simon Critchley: Tragedy, the Greeks, and Us
To understand modern times, says New School philosopher Simon Critchley, we must look to the ancient world. Critchley, who moderates the philosophy column “The Stone” for The New York Times, makes a compelling case for this approach in his latest book, Tragedy, the Greeks, and Us. Critchley argues that a time as fraught as ours demands we put aside our reliance on pop psychology and self-help books and turn instead to the intensely alive works of ancient Greeks, whose creations reveal the universal, eternal motivations of humanity. At CHF, Critchley will illuminate these themes, provide insights into classic texts, and help us understand today’s power dynamics through an examination of the past.
This program is presented in partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago. This program was recorded on October 26, 2019.
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