Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy

(4 Credits)

What is the basic structure of reality? What makes a life good? Why should we be just, when being unjust can be so profitable? What is knowledge and how is it acquired? This course investigates philosophical works of the Presocratics, Plato, Aristotle, Stoics, Epicureans, and Pyrrhonian Skeptics. We will explore their answers to these and other questions concerning reality, knowledge, the natural world, and the good life. Prerequisite: None. Fulfillment: Humanities Introductory course.