This unit is an introduction to Greek philosophical thought. The Greek tradition is the foundation of all other Western philosophy and its history has profoundly influenced Christian thought and practice. Authors and schools of thought to be studied including Greek Tragedy, selected Pre-Socratics, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Stoics, and the Neo-Platonists. Students will be introduced to the historical period and its varied sources, and to topics such as nature, myth, tragedy, being, life and death, soul, freedom, immortality, the state, art, and God.
Unit code: AP1100C
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Philosophy
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Catholic Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate a developed understanding of the theories, assumptions and terminology of some of the great philosophers of the Greek tradition. |
2. | Identify the purpose and context of selected Greek philosophical concepts and assess their broader implications |
3. | Situate the topics studied within the wider framework of the western intellectual tradition |
4. | Develop a capacity to critique the philosophical positions found in the Greek tradition of Western Philosophy |
Lectures, Tutorials, Seminars
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 1,500-word Essay |
0 | 38.0 |
Essay | 500-word Essay |
0 | 12.0 |
Written Examination | 2 hour written examination (2000 words) |
0 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2016
Unit record last updated: 2021-08-19 09:59:52 +1000