When Greek philosophers wanted to explore the human condition and its prospects, they often approached it via reflection on the new born infant, or again the toys and games of children's play. They found infancy and childhood 'good to think with' - and none of them more so than Plato. Heraclitus and Hellenistic philosophy will figure prominently in these talks, but above all Plato's late and too little read final dialogue, the Laws.

When Greek philosophers wanted to explore the human condition and its prospects, they often approached it via reflection on the new born infant, or again the toys and games of children's play. They found infancy and childhood 'good to think with' - and none of them more so than Plato. Heraclitus and Hellenistic philosophy will figure prominently in these talks, but above all Plato's late and too little read final dialogue, the Laws.

When Greek philosophers wanted to explore the human condition and its prospects, they often approached it via reflection on the new born infant, or again the toys and games of children's play. They found infancy and childhood 'good to think with' - and none of them more so than Plato. Heraclitus and Hellenistic philosophy will figure prominently in these talks, but above all Plato's late and too little read final dialogue, the Laws.

What can we learn from the ancient Romans and Greeks about the impact of migration on language? And how is this relevant to contemporary concerns about immigration and language change?

An interview about the study of Classics today from a perspective of two lifetimes in Classical studies. A shortened version is printed in the 2015 Faculty Newsletter.

Godlikeness - a Valedictory Lecture by David Sedley, Laurence Professor of Ancient Philosophy.

J H Gray Lecture 2014 "Rethinking Greek Historical Linguistics" Donald Ringe Khan Term Professor of Linguistics, University of Pennsylvania

‘FORWARD TO THE PAST! HELLO TO DEMOCRACY, SPARTA, AND ALL THAT’ A VALEDICTORY Lecture by THE AG LEVENTIS PROFESSOR OF GREEK CULTURE Professor Paul Cartledge On THURSDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2014 at 5pm Venue: Mill Lane Lecture Theatre 3, Mill Lane, Cambridge

Opening remarks by Professor Simon Franklin, Head of School of Arts & Humanities. Introduction by Professor Alison Richard, Vice-Chancellor of the University. Inaugural lecture by Professor Paul Cartledge, A G Leventis Professor of Greek Culture. Concluding remarks by Professor Geoff Horrocks, Faculty of Classics.

A short introductory movie about studying at the Faculty of Classics. It includes interviews with past and present students, views of the Faculty of Classics and the University, as well as details of courses and social life in the Faculty.