Registration Open: Fate and Fortune in Renaissance Thought
27 May 2016, University of Warwick
The aim of the colloquium is to explore the significance of the concepts of fate and fortune in Renaissance thought. While having a significant medieval background in theological texts and in The Consolation of Philosophy and other philosophical treatises, these concepts received new interpretations during the Renaissance period. The cause was a renewed interest in Cicero’s treatises, as well as in Alexander of Aphrodisias and Stoic philosophy. On the other hand, the question of fate and fortune seems to be closely related to religious disputes of the sixteenth century.
Registration Fees (including lunch and / or refreshments):
Full registration fee: £25
Warwick staff fee: £20
Student fee: £15
Bursaries:
Thanks to the generous support of the SRS, 4 bursaries of £80 each covering travel expenses are available for PhD students wishing to attend the event. Applications for these bursaries should send a statement of interest as well as a one-page CV by 6pm (GMT) 1st April 2016 to the organiser, Ovanes Akopyan: O.Akopyan@warwick.ac.uk Please do not complete the online registration form link at top left if you are applying for a bursary.