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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Philosophy

161-225/325 Greek Philosophy: Metaphysics and Epistemology

Availability:

Not offered in 1997.

Credit Points:

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Prerequisite/s:

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.

Subject Description:

Greek theories of knowledge and reality concentrating on Plato and Aristotle, but with reference to other thinkers. 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.

Assessment:

One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50 %) and an assignment of no more than 3000 words (50 %).
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