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CampusBryn Mawr
SemesterSpring 2023
Registration IDPHILB101001
Course TitleHappiness&Reality Anc Thought
Credit1.00
DepartmentClassical Studies
InstructorCulbreth,Andrew
Times and DaysMW 01:10pm-02:30pm
Room LocationDAL1
Additional Course InfoClass Number: 2130 What makes us happy? The wisdom of the ancient world has importantly shaped the tradition of Western thought but in some important respects it has been rejected or forgotten. What is the nature of reality? Can we have knowledge about the world and ourselves, and, if so, how? In this course we explore answers to these sorts of metaphysical, epistemological, ethical, and political questions by examining the works of the two central Greek philosophers: Plato and Aristotle. We will consider earlier Greek religious and dramatic writings, a few Presocratic philosophers, and the person of Socrates who never wrote a word. Approach: Critical Interpretation (CI), Inquiry into the Past (IP), Writing Attentive; Haverford: A: Meaning, Interpretation (Texts) (A), Humanities (HU) Enrollment Cap: 22; If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Majors and minors by class (seniors then juniors), then Junior; then Senior;
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