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GRS379 - Early Greek Thought

Description

Examination of early Greek thought as embodied in Hesiod and Presocratics such as Heraclitus, Anaxagoras, Parmenides and Democritus. These figures may be considered in the context of historical and literary writings of their society (e.g., works by Aeschylus, Herodotus, Thucydides). Topics may include: distinctions among myth, science and philosophy; notions of law, morality and causality; the influence of early Greek thought on later thinkers.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Cross-listed courses

PHIL379 - Early Greek Thought

Formerly

PHIL 381

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of GRS 379, CLAS 379, PHIL 379, PHIL 381.
  • Does not presuppose a background in either Greek and Roman studies or Philosophy.

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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