Jacob Dvorak

Jacob Dvorak

Thesis:  Not a Tale of Alcinous: A Reading of the Myth of Er

Thesis Director:  Svetla Slaveva-Griffin, Department of Classics

“In my thesis, I analyzed one of Plato’s myths. These parts of Plato’s dialogues contain strange imagery and story-telling that stands out among the more realistic parts of his writing. I read this myth looking for the special meaning it has for a philosophical reader. While someone who knows little about philosophy might find just a story, someone with knowledge of the Platonic worldview finds a message about our choices and how they shape our lives.”

After graduation, “I will be pursuing a PhD in Classics at the University of Toronto, with a focus on Ancient Philosophy. I hope to continue studying Plato and the ancient literature, and to cultivate more relationships as academically rewarding as those I formed at Florida State University.” 

-Jacob Dvorak, Spring 2020 Kingsbury Best Undergraduate Writing Award Winner