PHIL201 - Philosophical Classics I: Ancient Western Philosophy

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Philosophical Classics I: Ancient Western Philosophy
PHIL 201 FA

Crosslistings:
COL 359

This course explores origins and development of Western philosophical thought from its beginning in Ancient Greece. We will examine the thought of the Presocratics, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and the Hellenistic philosophers. Reading is mainly in the primary sources.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected Presocratics;
Plato, EUTHYPHRO, APOLOGY, CRITO, PHAEDO, MENO, REPUBLIC;
Aristotle, CATEGORIES, sections of the POSTERIOR ANALYTICS, PHYSICS, METAPHYSICS; ETHICS.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One or two short (5 page) and one longer (8-10 page) final paper, a midterm and final exam, and some short writing assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

THE FIRST MEETING OF THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN SHANKLIN 107.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Jones,Mary-Hannah

Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SHAN107

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: 3 Jr. major: 3

SR. non-major: 4 Jr. non-major: 5 SO: 10 FR: 10

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004