Plato’s Phaedo

Graduate / Professional

The class reads and discusses critically the Greek text of Plato’s Phaedo , set on the last day of Socrates’s life. The Phaedo is notable for a series of arguments for the immortality of soul and for discussions of the Forms, the acquisition of knowledge, philosophical method, and the value of philosophy. The class is a core course for the combined Ph.D. program in classics and philosophy. Open to all graduate students in philosophy or classics who have suitable preparation in ancient Greek and some prior knowledge of ancient philosophy. Others interested in taking or attending the class must have prior permission of the instructors. Undergraduates are not normally admitted. W 4pm-5:55pm