Join us as we celebrate Plato, his philosophy, and others that have worked to protect self-government through the power of beauty and goodness.

Plato was one of the earliest thinkers of democracy. He encouraged using the power of beauty and goodness. In ancient times, the Platoneia was a celebration of Plato’s birthday. Discover more about his ideas. 

"According to Diotima, Love is not a god at all, it is rather a spirit that mediates between people and the objects of their desire. Love is neither wise nor beautiful, it is rather the desire for wisdom and beauty.” (Plato, Symposium)