[Usyd_Classics_Events] Reminder: CAH Online Research Seminar #5 Today 4pm

[Ben Brown]

Dear Friends,

A quick reminder that our next Classics and Ancient History/CCANESA online research seminar will take place today, Thursday May 13th at 4.15pm with

Brian Bigio (Stanford University).

“‘Saving the Mind’: Toward a New Etymological Understanding of Σωφροσύνη.”

Abstract:
Σωφροσύνη (sophrosune) is a word with deep cultural significance. Genres as diverse as epic, tragedy, history, and philosophy speak about it as an ideal of human behaviour. Yet, the traditional etymology (‘soundness of mind’) overemphasises its cognitive or intellectual aspects, at the expense of its behavioural or emotional aspects. In this paper, I propose a new etymological understanding of σωφροσύνη that also accounts for its ancient association with emotions and behaviour. I find support in the language of Homer and hitherto neglected evidence from personal names beginning in Σω-. I conclude that σωφροσύνη is best explained not as a normal cognitive state (‘sanity’), but as a cognitive-behavioural achievement: namely, the verbal action of ‘saving the mind’.

Please register for this free presentation (if you have not already registered for the series):
https://sophi-events.sydney.edu.au/calendar/cah-13-05-2021/<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/SAJ3CP7LAXfKZrwVDizIoiY?domain=t.e2ma.net>

Registered attendees will receive any pre-circulating materials by email 24 hours prior to the event – please be sure to register by this time.

The Zoom meeting details for this seminar are:
https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/85097898645?pwd=T3BHcVNmSXp0bk5FSFd2Q3MvWEdVUT09<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/j30nCQnMBZfk9EQZDSPhi-P?domain=t.e2ma.net>

Meeting ID:
850 9789 8645

Passcode:
033743

Please note, our seminars begin promptly at 4.15pm. By entering the meeting from 4pm onward, you assist in managing the virtual space and the timely commencement of the paper. To further assist with facilitating the online space, please ensure that your Zoom username matches the name on your registration (where possible).

Please note further that by participating in this seminar, you agree to abide by the University of Sydney’s ICT policy. You can view the policy here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/4y4DCROND2uvQk6ZKiP9otC?domain=sydney.edu.au<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/O0O5CVARKgCxXLJQ4sJOYWm?domain=t.e2ma.net>

An extra note on recording of seminars
As part of a School initiative to preserve our online content for potential future use, we intend to record our seminars. If you would not like to be inadvertently recorded, please turn off your video and microphone after joining the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you as we bring our research community together once again! For any further information or questions, please contact us at ccanesa.general at sydney.edu.au<mailto:ccanesa.general at sydney.edu.au>

all very best, Ben


DR BEN BROWN
Classics and Ancient History
School Undergraduate Curriculum Coordinator (SOPHI)
Research Seminar Coordinator (CAH)
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI)
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