— Socrates & the Socratic Dialogue
Philosophy of Socrates as found in the Socratic dialogues of Plato. Topics include the Socratic practice of refutation, its method, epistemological foundation, and moral purpose; Socratic eudaimonism and Socratic virtue theory; the paradoxes of Socratic intellectualism.
Topics
- the Socratic practice of refutation
- its method
- epistemological foundation
- and moral purpose
- Socratic eudaimonism and Socratic virtue theory
- the paradoxes of Socratic intellectualism
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Philosophy of Socrates as found in the Socratic dialogues of Plato. Topics include the Socratic practice of refutation, its method, epistemological foundation, and moral purpose; Socratic eudaimonism and Socratic virtue theory; the paradoxes of Socratic intellectualism. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027