PHL 207H Philosophy in the Western World: Ancient to Medieval

Examines the most important surviving works of the two principal ancient philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, but it may also include works of Pre-Socratics, Epicureans, the Stoics, Skeptics, or Cynics. The course may also cover medieveal philosophers such as Augustine or Aquinas. Topics include both ancient metaphysics and ancient ethics, and include such questions as: What is the universe made of? What is change? What are universals? What is virtue? What is the highest good? What is justice? What kind of state would be just?
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Required for Honors students, but open to others by consent of instructor

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