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PHIL 288 - Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy
Fall 2022, Section 001
Instruction Mode: Section 001 is  In Person (see other Sections below)
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
Department: LSA Philosophy
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Details

Credits:
4
Requirements & Distribution:
HU
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Caston,Victor
Start/End Date:
Full Term 8/29/22 - 12/9/22 (see other Sections below)
NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
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Description

This course is an introductory survey of ancient Greek & Roman philosophy, from its beginnings in the 6th century BCE through the Hellenistic period and first centuries of the Roman empire. All the major movements and figures during this period will be covered: the Presocratics, Sophists, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Cyrenaics, Cynics, Epicureans, Stoics, and Sceptics.

Many of the central problems of Western philosophy were first formulated during this period:

  • What is the ultimate nature of reality? Is anything permanent, or is everything in flux? Or is everything relative to our perceptions and beliefs?
  • How should I lead my life? What would be fulfilling? Pleasure? Doing what’s right? Am I free? Or are my actions determined by prior events?
  • Is death something to be afraid of? Is the soul immortal?
  • Is knowledge possible? Can we trust in the reliability of the senses? Or even in the power of reason itself?

Course Requirements:

All assignments and the final exam will be submitted through the course Canvas site. Assignments will be three papers (1 short, two medium) and reading questions.

Schedule

PHIL 288 - Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy
Schedule Listing
001 (LEC)
 In Person
28630
Open
1
 
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8/29/22 - 12/9/22
002 (DIS)
 In Person
28631
Open
1
 
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8/29/22 - 12/9/22
003 (DIS)
 In Person
28632
Closed
0
 
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8/29/22 - 12/9/22
004 (DIS)
 In Person
33451
Closed
0
 
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8/29/22 - 12/9/22
005 (DIS)
 In Person
33452
Closed
0
 
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8/29/22 - 12/9/22

Textbooks/Other Materials

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Syllabi

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