PHIL 0200 - History Of Ancient Philosophy

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

The philosophers of Ancient Greece held that the goal of life was happiness or human flourishing. More surprisingly, almost all of them agreed that wisdom and knowledge were the most important, perhaps the only, ingredients in such a life. This course will explore their different views about the knowledge that makes up wisdom and its relation to a fulfilled and happy human life by focusing on the contributions of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. This same course is available as a W-course by signing up instead for Phil. 0202. You must be enrolled for a recitation in addition to the lecture. The recitation meets once a week. Recitation sections provide an opportunity to discuss lecture material. Discussion is very important in learning philosophy. Borderline grades may be decided by performance in sections.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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