{"id":16552,"date":"2026-11-05T10:14:27","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T15:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friarwire.providence.edu\/morning-mail\/?p=16552"},"modified":"2026-11-05T10:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T15:14:27","slug":"platos-symposium-an-evening-of-dinner-dialogue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friarwire.providence.edu\/morning-mail\/platos-symposium-an-evening-of-dinner-dialogue\/","title":{"rendered":"Plato’s Symposium \u2013 An Evening of Dinner & Dialogue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You are invited to Join PC philosophy professors and fellow students for an evening of good food, music, and lively discussion patterned on Plato’s Symposium, the famous dinner party where Socrates and his friends gave speeches in praise of love (eros).  This is designed to be a FUN event, with a academic philosophy built in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:  Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 5:30\u20138:00 pm
Where:  The Fiondella Great Room, Ruane Center for the Humanities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW IT WORKS
Just as in Plato’s Symposium, we’ll go around the table and each student will share a short speech. A discussion will follow, guided by your table’s “Socrates” (one of your favorite PC professors).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of your speech as a chance to share what the topic means to you and why it matters. Feel free to draw on authors or thinkers who have inspired you, but the heart of it should be your own reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KEY DATES
\u2022 By Monday, November 16: RSVP using the form below and list your top two topic choices.
\u2022 After the RSVP deadline: Dr. Carlson will let you know which topic to prepare.
\u2022 By noon on Monday, November 30: Email your 5-minute speech to Dr. Licia Carlson (Chair) at acarlso1@providence.edu.
\u2022 Tuesday, December 1, 5:30\u20138:00 pm: The Symposium!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOPICS
\u2022 Love
\u2022 Peace
\u2022 Art
\u2022 Music
\u2022 Free Will
\u2022 Technology
\u2022 The Divine
\u2022 Friendship
\u2022 Truth
\u2022 Other: have an idea of your own? We encourage you to propose it! There’s a spot on the RSVP form to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RSVP HERE:<\/a> Plato\u2019s Symposium: An Evening of Dinner & Dialogue \u2013 RSVP \u2013 Fill out form
(or scan the QR code on the attached flyer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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