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GRS380 - The Life and Times of Socrates

Description

Examination of a critical moment in Greek intellectual and political life, as seen from various points of view. Topics include: Socrates' trial and its background; the rise of the Socratic conception of philosophy and its relation to the methods of the Sophists; perceived Socratic challenges to religious and social mores; written vs. unwritten philosophy; types of Socratic literature.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Cross-listed courses

PHIL383 - The Life and Times of Socrates

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of GRS 380, CLAS 380, PHIL 383.

Recommendations

  • Minimum third-year standing recommended.

Course offered by

Department of Greek and Roman Studies

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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