Joint event: Two Perspectives on Gorgias’s Encomium of Helen

Ημερομηνία: 11.6.2025 at 19–21
Μέρος: Το Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο στην Ελλάδα (Ορμηνίου 3A GR-115 28 Αθήνα)

Gorgias of Leontini (c. 485–c. 380 BCE), orator, thinker and ambassador, was one of the greatest representatives of the 5th century sophistic movement. Two of his speeches – the Encomium of Helen and the Defence of Palamedes – have been preserved in their entirety. In these speeches, Gorgias formulated the beginnings of a poetics and a theory of language. F. Renaud and L. Jakola propose to clarify key difficulties in the Encomium of Helen and to present, in dialogue, new interpretations of this writing.

Invitation to a joint lecture event Two Perspectives on Gorgias’s Encomium of Helen on the 11th of June 2025 at 7 PM. Full program available below for screen readers.

Programme for the event Two Perspectives on Gorgias’s Encomium of Helen on 11th of June 2025 at 7 PM

  • Introduction by Dr. Jonathan Tomlinson (Canadian Institute in Greece)
  • Prof. François Renaud (Université de Moncton, Canada): A Mimetic and Cognitive Approach
  • Dr. Lassi Jakola (Finnish Institute at Athens): Epistemological Aspects
  • Discussion

The event will take place at the Canadian Institute in Greece (Orminiou 3A, Hilton). Nearby metro stations are Evangelismos or Megaro Mousikis. There will be refreshments.

The event is held at the Canadian Institute in Greece (Orminiou 3A), but you can also follow it as a live stream on Youtube!