GOV 90to - Nature, Virtue, and Happiness in Ancient Thought

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Harvard University

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The key concepts of ancient ethics include `nature,' `virtue,' and `happiness.' But what are the different ways in which Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics put these concepts into relation? And how do they rely on these concepts in evaluating political arrangements? This course explores the ethical foundations of ancient political thought by situating our thinkers in debates of philosophical scholarship and also by examining contemporary thinking inspired by reflection on ancient ethics.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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