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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2025
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PHIL 382 001 (CRN: 26639)
PLATO'S REPUBLIC
Long Title: PLATO'S REPUBLIC
Department: Philosophy
Instructor: Yunis, Harvey
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 50
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 14-NOV-2024 10:16PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course offers an in-depth study of Plato’s Republic, which constitutes Plato’s most compelling and thorough statement of the revolution in values that he wishes his contemporaries in fourth-century-BCE Greece to consider and to consider implementing. Because Plato is among the liveliest and most imaginative writers, the Republic is also a highly entertaining read. The course begins with a consideration of three Platonic dialogues that discuss and illustrate basic Platonic ideas, methods, and approaches (Apology of Socrates, Gorgias, Phaedrus); these dialogues are studied to set up our study of the Republic, which is read in its entirety. Because the Republic is so wide-ranging and innovative, this course is also useful as an introduction to ancient Greek philosophy generally. The course will focus on primary sources in translation. This is not a lecture class. Class meetings will be devoted to discussing the reading scheduled for that day. Discussions will range widely. All students are required to be prepared for and to participate in class discussions. Cross-list: CLAS 304.