Delve into the notion of “the sublime,” a quality of beauty revered by ancient philosophers of Greece and Rome. Professor Christian Sheppard invites you to explore this concept as it relates to powerful works of art, such as Homer’s heroic poetry, and transcendent moments in nature, like a thunderstorm conjured by Zeus.

But what about modern experiences of the sublime? Join us as we contemplate the thrill of a home run at a baseball game—a moment akin to the heroes of myth hitting it out of the park! This lecture will encourage you to ponder the limits of human knowledge and the special thrill that is the sublime.

Christian Sheppard, PhD, is a professor of liberal arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the author of THE ANCIENT WISDOM OF BASEBALL: LESSONS FOR LIFE FROM HOMER’S ODYSSEY TO THE WORLD SERIES, a #1 Amazon Best-Seller.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect ancient wisdom with America’s pastime!

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