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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2019
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CLAS 303 001 (CRN: 13855)
SOCRATES
Long Title: SOCRATES
Department: *Classical & European Studies*
Instructor: Yunis, Harvey
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (26-AUG-2019 - 6-DEC-2019)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
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
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 8
Enrollment data as of: 23-APR-2024 9:11AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
16-DEC-2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM M
Description: The course will seek to understand the life and thought of Socrates, arguably the most influential philosopher in history. Readings will focus on Plato’s Socratic dialogues, among the world’s masterpieces of prose literature, and Aristophanes’ Clouds, in which the “sophist” Socrates is mercilessly mocked for his outlandish uselessness. We will read Plato's Apology of Socrates at both the beginning and the end of the course, considering the reasons that Socrates was tried, convicted, and executed by his fellow citizens, and what was the nature of his defense. Mutually exclusive with FWIS 149. Students cannot receive credit for both FWIS 149 and CLAS 303. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CLAS 303 if student has credit for FWIS 149.