CC 110 - Becoming Human: Ancient Perspectives on the Best Life

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Considers how ancient writers thought about the best human life. Students examine the contrasting views of selected major works by authors such as Plato, Aristotle, Thucydides, Herodotus, Epicurus, Lucretius, and St. Augustine. Texts are also used as tools for thinking about the goals and purposes of modern life. Limited to students in Concourse.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None. Coreq: CC.A10 or CC.010

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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