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2008-2009 University Catalog 
    
2008-2009 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

LAPR 813 - Greek Philosophy


Topics in Greek philosophy, with an emphasis on the works of the pre-Socratics, Plato, and the Stoics. Emphasizes the development of ability to understand the arguments of selected Greek philosophers and analyze the various ideas they present. To do this, some of the “big questions” that appear in Greek philosophy - questions concerning the nature of reality, the definition of terms such as “justice” and “happiness,” and the meaning of “values” is examined. Primary sources comprise most of the readings.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: LACR 102

Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs