PHL 206 - TheWisdom of Socrates

Institution:

Providence College

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Description:

1 semester, 3 credits ( Philosophy Core) Seeks to achieve an understanding of the personality, spirit, and thought of the man who gaveWestern philosophy its distinctive character. An examination of how Socrates, by force of personality and argumentation, stirred and, in some cases, transformed the religious and political perceptions of his contemporaries. Examines the present contemporary relevance of the criticisms of Socrates.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.providence.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 865-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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