PHL 221 - Ancient Greek Philosophy

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Examines Greek philosophy beginning with the Presocratic period. Emphasizes the works of Plato and Aristotle and explores the Helenic philosophical period.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .

Note: Typically offered at MC; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:

Evaluate influences that have shaped ancient Greek philosophy.
- Define ancient Greek philosophy.
- Outline social ideas of ancient Greek philosophy.
- Outline political ideas of ancient Greek philosophy.
- Outline cultural ideas of ancient Greek philosophy.
- Outline religious ideas of ancient Greek philosophy.
Analyze and interpret philosophical theories and tenets of selected texts and readings.
- Ability to analyze evidence of the author’s philosophical/theoretical inferences.
- Justify inferences by citing evidence in the text.
- Describe the impact of Greek culture on Greek philosophy.
- Sketch the geographical and environment response to Greek philosophy.
Assess how different philosophers address and understand a shared philosophical topic.
- Identify multiple philosophical topics and the diverse array of philosophical perspectives on particular topic.
- Compare multiple approaches to a singular topic.
- Analyze and interpret the various ways a topic is expressed and argued by various Greek philosophers.
Formulate an analysis of an aspect of ancient Greek philosophy.
- Develop form of oral presentation appropriate to topic.
- Present a detailed, clear analysis of a topic related to ancient Greek philosophy.