Middlebury

PHIL 0201

Ancient Greek Philosophy

Ancient Greek Philosophy
This class introduces students to the range and power of Greek thought, which initiated the Western philosophical tradition. We will begin by exploring the origins of philosophy as found in myth (primarily Hesiod) and in the highly original speculation of the Pre-Socratic thinkers (such as Heraclitus and Parmenides). We will then focus on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, examining their transformations of these earlier traditions and their own divergent approaches to ethics and education. We will also consider the influences of Greek philosophy on later thought. 3 hrs. lect.
Subject:
Philosophy
Department:
Philosophy
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
EUR HIS PHL
Equivalent Courses:
CLAS 0175
CLAS 0275
PHIL 0175
PHIL 0275

Sections

Fall 2024

PHIL0201A-F24 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2023

PHIL0201A-F23 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2022

PHIL0201A-F22 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2021

PHIL0201A-F21 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2020

PHIL0201A-F20 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2018

PHIL0201A-F18 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2017

PHIL0201A-F17 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2016

PHIL0201A-F16 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2015

PHIL0201A-F15 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2014

PHIL0201A-F14 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2012

PHIL0201A-F12 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2011

PHIL0201A-F11 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2010

PHIL0201A-F10 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2009

PHIL0201A-F09 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2008

PHIL0201A-F08 Lecture (Woodruff)

Spring 2007

PHIL0201A-S07 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2005

PHIL0201A-F05 Lecture (Woodruff)

Fall 2004

PHIL0201A-F04 Lecture (Woodruff)

Spring 2004

PHIL0201A-S04 Lecture (Woodruff)
PHIL0201B-S04 Lecture (Woodruff)