2021 Summer Session D
6 weeks, July 6 - August 13
PHILOS 25A 002 - LEC 002
Ancient Philosophy
Michael Arsenault
Jul 06, 2021 - Aug 13, 2021
Mo, Tu, We, Th
10:00 am - 11:59 am
Internet/Online
Class #:13727
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
Pending Review
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
Philosophy
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
16
Enrolled: 24
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 40
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
8 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 20 hours of outside work hours per week, and 2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week., 7.5 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 20 hours of outside work hours per week, and 2.5 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Course Catalog Description
The history of ancient philosophy with special emphasis on the Presocratics, Plato, and Aristotle.
Class Description
In this course, we will survey the beginnings of philosophy in the Western tradition with special attention to Socrates (469-399), Plato (427-347), Aristotle (384-322). In particular, we will discuss their approaches to scientific knowledge, the structure of the world, and the good human life. Since the ancient Greeks identified many of the philosophical problems (and models for their resolution) we are still concerned with today, the course also serves as an introduction to philosophical thinking generally.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth
Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats