Ancient Greek Philosophy

The renowned British philosopher AN Whitehead once described the Western philosophical tradition as ‘a series of footnotes to Plato’. This course is an introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy through the work of major figures ranging from the Thales of Miletus to Epicurus, and covers core schools of thought, such as Platonism, Aristotelianism, Cynicism, Stoicism, and Epicureanism. We will explore how the Ancient Greeks set the foundations for philosophical thought by approaching questions such as, ‘What is the nature of reality?’, ‘What is beauty?’, ‘What makes a good person?’, ‘Why does the world exist?’, ‘What is the best system of government?’

Tutor: Angelos Sofocleous BA MA PhD

Term: Summer

Day: Tuesday

Time: 7-9pm

Start Date: 16 April 2024

No. of weeks: 10

Full fee: £104 

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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