Tyranny: Political Violence and Liberty in the Western Tradition with Dr. Juan Dopico, A&S '23 (PhD)

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Lifelong Learning LogoCourse Title: Tyranny: Political Violence and Liberty in the Western Tradition

Instructor: Dr. Juan Dopico, A&S '23 (PhD)

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August 29, 2025 - October 3, 2025 (6 Sessions) 

Friday,  6:00PM ET - 7:00PM ET 

Virtual via Zoom

 

 

Course Description: Students will learn how the ideas of tyranny and liberty evolve over time to fit different cultural contexts. Students will start with Harmodius and Aritogeiton of Ancient Athens, going through the French and Russian Revolutions, before ending with American pop-culture.

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ABOUT Juan Dopico

Juan Dopico is a Romanist whose research and teaching are generally concerned with Roman history, historiography, philosophy, religion, and culture. He is currently working on Roman exemplarity in imperial authors, such as Nicolaus of Damascus, Valerius Maximus, and Josephus, demonstrating his consideration for cross-cultural influences in historical literature. He also collaborates with the Database of Religious History, publishing data and information on Greco -Roman religious cults, such as the Vestal Virgins and most recently the Cult of Cybele and Attis.


Dr. Dopico received his PhD in Classical Studies at Johns Hopkins University in 2023, an MA in Classical Studies at Washington University in Saint Louis in 2015, and a BA in Classics and Philosophy at Vanderbilt University in 2012. Dr. Dopico is currently employed at the University of Maryland at Baltimore County as an adjunct, teaching a range of course from Greek Mythology, the Roman World, and Latin.

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 Event Date
Starts:
Friday, August 29, 2025
6:00pm EDT

Ends:
Friday, October 3, 2025
7:00pm EDT

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