Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Humanities Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: SOCRATES: THE MAN AND HIS PHILOSOPHY ***** This discussion-style seminar will consider how Socrates practiced philosophy, how Plato represented Socrates and Socratic philosophy in writing, and what effect Socrates had on Athens and his fellow Athenians. Readings will consist mainly of Plato's Socratic dialogues, with emphasis on the Apology and Gorgias. In addition to papers, each participant will make one presentation and lead one discussion. ***** Also offered as CLAS 101. ***** Enrollment limited to 15. ***** Course not offered 2004-2005. ***** Instructor(s): Yunis