Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts (Volume 3 page 141)
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161-225/325 "Greek Philosophy: Metaphysics and Epistemology" appears differently in several places - choose the one you want:
1. Philosophy, Faculty of Arts (v3, p141) : Next:104-224 | Prev:161-224
Credit points: 16.7 2nd and 3rd years
Coordinator: Mr Kim Lycos.
Prerequisite: One first-year single-semester Philosophy subject or 104-224/324 (Department of Classics and Archaeology). Students who lack these prerequisites, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third year subjects, should consult the Head of Department.
Contact: Up to three hours a week.
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
At the completion of the subject a student should:
- be able to give an account of the scope, achievements, and principal concerns of some central Greek philosophical investigations into the nature of reality and knowledge;
- acquire critical and analytical skills in the reading of selected Greek philosophical texts;
- be able to trace connections between ancient and modern treatments of metaphysical and epistemological issues.
Content:
Greek theories of knowledge and reality concentrating on Plato and Aristotle, but with reference to other thinkers.
Assessment:
One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50 per cent) and an assignment of no more than 3,000 words (50 per cent).
1. Philosophy, Faculty of Arts (v3, p141) : Next:104-224 | Prev:161-224
2. Classical Studies, Faculty of Arts (v3, p36) : Next:104-395 | Prev:104-268
Credit points: 16.7 2nd and 3rd years
Coordinator: Mr Kim Lycos (Department of Philosophy).
Prerequisite: One first-year single-semester Philosophy subject or 104-224/324 (Department of Classics and Archaeology). Students who lack these prerequisites, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third year subjects, should consult the Head of Department.
Up to three hours a week.
Objectives:
At the completion of the subject a student should:
- be able to give an account of the scope, achievements, and principal concerns of some central Greek philosophical investigations into the nature of reality and knowledge;
- acquire critical and analytical skills in the reading of selected Greek philosophical texts;
- be able to trace connections between ancient and modern treatments of metaphysical and epistemological issues.
Content:
Greek theories of knowledge and reality concentrating on Plato and Aristotle, but with reference to other thinkers.
Assessment:
One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50 per cent) and an assignment of no more than 3,000 words (50 per cent).
* Note that COORDINATOR, PREREQUISITES differs from the maintainer's version above. A log of variations is available.
2. Classical Studies, Faculty of Arts (v3, p36) : Next:104-395 | Prev:104-268
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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