Classics 3 - Reason and the Good Life:Socrates to Epictetus

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Dartmouth College

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09W: 11 An introduction to philosophical thought in antiquity, especially that of Socrates, Epicurus, and the Stoics. We will concentrate especially on ethical questions; e.g. what kind of life is best for humans to pursue, how thoughtful persons should weigh the potentially competing claims of reason, pleasure, and emotion-and on how intellectual activity was perceived at Athens and at Rome. Readings to include Aristophanes Clouds , Plato ? Apolo gy a nd Men o, and selected writings of Epicurus, Lucretius, Cicero, Seneca, and EpictetusOpen to all classes. Dist: TMV; WCult: W. Graver.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Quarter

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