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PY388 ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY

Department of English and Philosophy · 1 version

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

PY388 ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2016-1
  • Archived
Scope
The heritage from ancient Greece and Rome provides the foundation for the Western concept of the universe and the place of people in it. This course examines the origins of philosophy; the essentially secular view of man and the world established during the classical period; and major figures whose views continue to shape Western thought.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
A few essays of moderate length.
Corequisites
PY201