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Introduction to Ancient Philosophy - CED00151C

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  • Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning
  • Credit value: 10 credits
  • Credit level: C
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2023-24

Module aims

This module aims to introduce students to the central ideas in ancient philosophy through a careful study of the writings of Plato and Aristotle. This module will focus on material drawn from selected dialogues of Plato, Plato's Republic, and Aristotle's writings on ethics, metaphysics, and logic.

Module learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of selections of key ancient texts and their relevance to the history of philosophy
  • Compare and contrast some of the key ideas of Plato and Aristotle
  • Interpret and engage in constructive debate with some of the key ideas in ancient philosophy.

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100.0

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100.0

Module feedback

The tutor will give regular individual verbal and written feedback throughout the module on work submitted.

The assessment feedback is as per the university’s guidelines with regard to timings.

Indicative reading

  • Plato, Republic. Translated by G.M.A. Grube & C.D.C. Reeve, 1997. In: Cooper, J.M., ed., 1997.
  • Plato: Complete Works. Indianapolis: Hackett, 971-1223.


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