CLA 202 - Eros & Madness In Plato

Institution:

University of Rochester

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Description:

A careful and thorough line by line study of Plato's PHAEDRUS and SYMPOSIUM with a view to understanding each dialogue in itself and Plato's philosophic art of poetic composition. Some major themes in Plato will be intensively explored, such as The Soul and its part, the immortality of The Soul, the nature of learning, Eros and philosophic passion, and others. Mostly discussion.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rochester.edu

Phone Number:

(888) 822-2256

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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