PHIL 483 - Plato’s Republic (3)

The aim of this course is to develop a detailed and comprehensive understanding of Plato’s Republic, from the first page to the last. The book will serve as a springboard to discuss fundamental philosophical questions such as: What is the best life for human beings to live? What is the best political organization? What is the nature of the human soul? What is the fundamental structure of reality? What can be known and how can it be known? Recommended Preparation: One 300-level course in philosophy, especially PHIL 321.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory/Audit
Course ID: 102511
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive (WI)
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and one PHIL course with a grade of ‘C’ or better.