Syllabus - Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy Part 2 (15030)

Syllabus Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy Part 2 - 15030
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HU Credits: 2 Degree/Cycle: 1st degree (Bachelor) Responsible Department: Philosophy Semester: 1st Semester Teaching Languages: Hebrew Campus: Mt. Scopus Course/Module Coordinator: Naly Thaler Coordinator Email: naly.thaler@mail.huji.ac.il Coordinator Office Hours: By appointment Teaching Staff: Dr. Naly Thaler Course/Module description: We will read and discuss Greek philosophical texts that were not included in the introductory course. In addition to philosophy from the classical period, we will also discuss the Stoic and Epicurean schools. Course/Module aims: The course is intended to provide students with an enhanced understanding of some of the central themes in Greek philosophy. Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: 1. read ancient texts on their own 2. assess the main outlines of ancient philosophical schools 3. compare distinct ancient ethical theories 4. recognize the relationships of different schools to one another Attendance requirements(%): 100 Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: lecture and discussion Course/Module Content: Plato: Protagoras Symposium, Theaetetus, Aristotle: The theory of substance The nature of pleasure, Weakness of Will Epicurus: Physics: The Atomic World Ethics: on Pleasure and pain as the limits of good and evil Stoics: Physics: the Providential World Ethics: Living in Harmony with Nature Required Reading: Plato: Protagoras Symposium, Theaetetus, Aristotle: Categories 1-5 MEtaphysics Zeta Nicomachean Ethics books 7, 10, Epicurus: Letter to Menoeceus Selections from Lucretius, Cicero on Moral Ends Stoics: Cicero, on Moral Ends Additional Reading Material: Further materials will be presented during the year in the Moodle program. Course/Module evaluation: End of year written/oral examination 0 % Presentation 0 % Participation in Tutorials 0 % Project work 100 % Assignments 0 % Reports 0 % Research project 0 % Quizzes 0 % Other 0 % Additional information: Course recordings will be available two weeks before the final take home essay (provided the classroom will have the relevant recording equipment).

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