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March 24, 2026

Why Plato Matters Now

Why Plato Matters Now

The Philomathean Society invites the Penn community to the Bicentennial Annual Oration, marking the 200th consecutive address hosted by the oldest literary society in the U.S. Angie Hobbs, professor of the public understanding of philosophy emerita at the University of Sheffield, will discuss how Plato’s insights remain crucial in today’s most pressing challenges, from AI and fake news to political polarization, and share her experience using classical philosophy to advise the U.K. government and health system. Register to attend.

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.