PHIL 409 - Plato's Selected Dialogues

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Distribution Course in Hist & Tradition. Class of 2009 & prior only. Kahn. The course will consist of a close reading of selected passages in Greek from Plato's Protagoras, Phaedo, and Repubic, together with a complete reading of these dialogues in English translation. The primary goal of the course will be the understanding of the greek text and the appreciation of Plato's artistry in these three literary masterpieces. The secondary goal will be an initiation into Plato's philosophy, focusing on epistemology and metaphysics.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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