EPISODE · Jun 17, 2022 · 59 MIN
74. Exploring the Classics - Dr. Radcliffe Edmonds - Bryn Mawr College
from College Knowledge-The podcast where college admissions meets family financial strategy. · host Dave Kozak
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, Joe interviews Dr. Radcliffe Edmonds, a Paul Shorey Professor of Greek and Chair Department of Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies at Bryn Mawr College. Dr. Edmonds area of focus includes Greek social and intellectual history, with particular focus on mythology, religion, magic, and Platonic philosophy. He has published on Plato, on Orphica (including the mysterious gold tablets and the Derveni papyrus), on Greek imaginings of death and afterlife, and on the discourse of magic in the ancient world. His current research interests include the afterlife, the history of myth interpretation, and the marginal categories of magic and Orphism within Greek religion. They discuss what studying the Classics entails, why it is so important and applicable in today's world, and what opportunities exist for interested students. Thank you for joining us!Video Version of Podcast YouTube:The College Knowledge PodcastFollow us on social media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInVisit us online:The College Knowledge Podcast WebsiteElite Collegiate Planning
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Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Joe interviews Dr. Radcliffe Edmonds, a Paul Shorey Professor of Greek and Chair Department of Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies at Bryn Mawr College. Dr. Edmonds area of focus includes Greek social and intellectual history, with particular focus on mythology, religion, magic, and Platonic philosophy. He has published on Plato, on Orphica (including the mysterious gold tablets and the Derveni papyrus), on Greek imaginings of death and afterlife, a...
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