Philosophy 201f - Philosophical Foundations ofWestern Thought:The Greek Period

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Mount Holyoke College

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An introduction to ancient Greek philosophy, focusing mainly but not exclusively on the works and ideas of three Athenian philosophers who worked and taught in the period between the PersianWars and the rule of Alexander the Great, more than 2,300 years ago: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Topics to be discussed include:What is the nature of the world What is truth, and how can it be known What kind of life should we live We will work to understand each philosopher's responses to these questions, but we will also learn to develop our own answers.We will take care to place these figures and their works in proper historical and cultural context. Meets Humanities I-B requirement J. Harold 4 credits

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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