EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR | "Strictly Platonic: Marsilio Ficino and Florence's Golden Age of Philosophy" with Ross King
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EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR
Strictly Platonic: Marsilio Ficino and Florence’s Golden Age of Philosophy

Presented by Ross King
with Additional Commentary by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Date & Time:
Thursday, September 29, 2022
2:00 – 3:00pm ET | 11:00am – 12:00pm PT |
7:00 – 8:00pm London

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EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR | “Strictly Platonic: Marsilio Ficino and Florence’s Golden Age of Philosophy” 
Presented by Ross King
with Additional Commentary by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Marsilio Ficino (1433-1499) was a true ‘Renaissance Man’: a philosopher, astrologer, theologian, physician, translator, advisor to princes, inspiration to artists, founder of the Platonic Academy in Florence—and originator of the concept of ‘Platonic love’. He was also the bestselling author of books on diet, meditation, and how to live a healthy life in old age. This lecture will introduce Ficino’s spectacular career, looking at both his massive importance in his own time and his continuing relevance today.

The webinar will include a 45-minute lecture followed by 15-minutes of Q&A.

Please note:

  • Your participation is confirmed once you have purchased your ticket. You will receive the Zoom link to join the presentation circa 30 minutes before the start time.
  • VIDEO RECORDING of the webinar will be available for unlimited streaming at your convenience for 7 days after the event.

Lecturer

Ross King is the award-winning author of numerous books on Italian and French art and history, including Brunelleschi’s Dome and Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling. His biography Machiavelli: Philosopher of Power has been called a “convincing portrait of one of the most misunderstood thinkers of all time.” His most recent book, published in April 2021, is The Bookseller of Florence: The Story of the Manuscripts That Illuminated the Renaissance.

Duration
1 hour
Tour Type
Exclusive Webinar

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