Carleton University · PHIL 2005

Ancient Philosophy: The Search for Wisdom

Credits : 1.0 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

An exploration of ancient philosophy as a search for wisdom and happiness from its Presocratic beginnings in Greece to its development in the Hellenistic world and Imperial Rome. Emphasis on philosophy as a contemplative activity and as a way of life.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): 0.5 credit in PHIL, or second-year standing.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Also listed as CLCV 2105 .
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PHIL 2006, CLCV 2006, PHIL 2007, CLCV 2007 (no longer offered).
  • Prerequisite(s): 0.5 credit in PHIL, or second-year standing.
  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

An exploration of ancient philosophy as a search for wisdom and happiness from its Presocratic beginnings in Greece to its development in the Hellenistic world and Imperial Rome. Emphasis on philosophy as a contemplative activity and as a way of life.

  • Prerequisite(s): 0.5 credit in PHIL, or second-year standing.
  • Also listed as CLCV 2105 .
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PHIL 2006, CLCV 2006, PHIL 2007, CLCV 2007 (no longer offered).
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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