Detailed Information
PHIL10070 - Ancient Philosophy (Audit)* - 2017
This module offers an historical and critical introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy. The module charts the course of philosophy from the earliest Greek philosophers, such as Parmenides and Heraclitus, to Aristotle. But the central focus of this module is on the figure of Socrates, and his impact on philosophy. Socrates is something of a puzzle: because he himself wrote nothing, any attempt to piece together his thought and character must investigate what his contemporaries wrote about him. We will be examining in particular those writings that bear on the trial and death of Socrates. These include Plato's 'Apology', 'Euthyphro', and 'Crito', a series of short, lively dialogues that offer excellent introductions not only to Socrates, but to the practice of philosophy itself. But we will also consider the depictions of Socrates by the comic playwright Aristophanes and the historian Xenophon. As such, this module will include investigation of literary and historical issues, as well as more overtly 'philosophical' questions.
Semester 1
Lectures: Tuesdays 16:00 - 17:00 and Thursdays 16:00 - 17:00, beginning 11 September, 2018
Tutorials: To be selected
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December
Term dates for exams: Monday, 10 December - Friday, 21 December
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting docments where appropriate.
Dr Timothy Crowley