Socrates

3 credits

This course explores Platos' Socrates, as well as ancient and modern critiques of Socrates, from Aristophanes' CLOUDS to Socrates' place in the philosophies of Hegel, Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. We will conclude with Kierkegaard's contrast between Socrates and Christ, and with Nietzsche's contrast between Socrates and Dionysus. ***Prerequisite: One 200-Level PHIL course, or permission of the Department Head.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of PHIL 310AJ or PHIL 410AJ.*