PHILOSOPHY 195 - The Good Life

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

What does it mean to be good Is it worthwhile to lead a good life Does being a good, moral person guarantee happiness This course will focus on ancient Greek ethical theories, their approach to leading a good life, and their relevance to our present lives. We will start with selections from Homer then examine the Sophistical challenge to the traditional Greek view, the rise of Socratic values, and Plato's own vision of a good life. The second half of the semester we will study Aristotle and the Hellenistic philosophers. We will use a contemporary novel and contemporary proponents of these Greek views to connect the theories with our present lives. (Cadavid, offered occasionally)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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