Myth & Oracle
Examine the role of Delphi and religious authority in ancient Greek life.
Educational trip
Greece: The "Mythos to Logos" Philosophical Expedition
Delphi's oracle asked you to believe. Aristotle's Lyceum asked you to prove it. Walk the exact ground where Greece swapped myth for logic, then replant the hills after wildfire.
From$1050 per person
Duration7 days, 6 nights
SubjectsPhilosophy, History, Classical Civilisations
LevelsMiddle – High School (Grades 7-12)
Overview
About this journey
Witness the profound intersection of the divine and the rational! From the dramatic seismic faults of Delphi to the peripatetic paths of Aristotle’s Lyceum, students trace the birth of Western philosophy.
- Explore Delphi and the role of oracles in ancient Greek decision-making
- Walk the grounds of Aristotle’s Lyceum and trace the birth of formal logic
- Examine the transition from mythological to rational explanations of the world
- Analyze classical Greek civilization’s lasting influence on Western thought
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Moments from the journey
From the sacred slopes of Delphi to the philosophical schools of Athens, this journey traces the birth of Western reasoning at its source.
Key themes
What students investigate
Discover how ancient Greece moved from myth to reason, laying the foundations of Western philosophy.
Birth of Logic
Trace Aristotle's foundational contributions to reasoning and philosophy.
Classical Civilization
Explore the political and cultural structures of ancient Athens.
Legacy of Reason
Connect ancient Greek philosophy to modern Western thought.
What's included
Sites and visits
- Delphi Archaeological SiteSacred sanctuary where religion, prophecy, and politics converged in ancient Greece.
- Aristotle's Lyceum, AthensHistoric site where Aristotle developed the principles of logic and systematic inquiry.
- Acropolis of AthensIconic symbol of classical Greek civilization, democracy, and architectural achievement.
- Ancient Agora, AthensThe civic and intellectual heart of ancient Athens where philosophy and public life flourished.
- Meteora MonasteriesSpectacular cliff-top monasteries reflecting Greece's spiritual heritage and dramatic natural landscape.
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Ready to trace the birth of Western philosophy?
This journey through Delphi and Athens follows the path from myth to reason.