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161-019 Greek Philosophy | |
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Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Brian Scarlett |
Prerequisites | At least one first-year single-semester philosophy subject, or permission from the Head of Department or subject coordinator. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester |
Subject Description | This subject examines Greek theories of knowledge, reality and value 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 | Written work totalling 4000 words, plus regular participation in tutorials. |
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