Philosophy at the Gymnasium

Erik Kenyon received his PhD from Cornell University in classics. He is a philosopher, musician, and weightlifter, who teaches Latin and humanities at Friends Academy, Dartmouth, Massachusetts. He is the author of Augustine and the Dialogue and a coauthor of Ethics for the Very Young.

• Part I: Setting Goals with Socrates1. Bravery: Laches2. Discipline: Charmides3. Friendship: Lysis4. Justice: Republic 15. Wisdom: ApologyPart II: Personal Training with Plato6. Drinking Games: Symposium172a-199c7. Mysteries of Love: Symposium199c-212c8. Music, Gymnastics, and Moral Development: Republic 2–49. Women at the Gym: Republic 5–710. Justice as Civic and Mental Health: Republic 8–10Part III: Aristotle's Elite Performers11. A Sketch of the Good Life: NE 112. Training: NE 2–313. Greatness of Spirit: NE 414. Sportsmanship and Thinkingon One's Feet: NE 5–615. Enjoying Discipline: NE 716. Gym Buddies: NE 8–9 17. Aspiring to Immortality: NE 10Epilogue: Greek Philosophy beyondthe Gym 1

[Kenyon] clearly and concisely explains the key ideas and arguments of each text while maintaining a surprising level of depth and detail. His accounts of historical, cultural, and linguistic context are rich and absorbing.