PHI 182 A-Z - Selected PhilosophersSemester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course provides an in depth study of a major philosophical figure; the figure to be studied varies from semester to semester depending on the instructor.
Current Special Topics
PHI 182A (WI), CRN 24008: Socrates, Epicureans, Stoics
These ancient Mediterranean philosophers developed rich and influential visions of how human beings can live their best lives: “the unexamined life is not worth living” (Socrates); the only good is pleasure (Epicureans); the only good is virtue and living in accord with nature” (Stoics). In this course, we will explore these visions and the defenses their supporters offered for adopting them. We will especially focus on how the best life for human beings is related, for each philosophy, to their understandings of the place of human beings in the universe, what the universe is like, and how we can know that. We will also consider their legacies, including their current followers and recent developments.
NOTE: This offering also satisfies the writing intensive requirement for BA students.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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