Ancient Greek Philosophy Fundamentals

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of philosophy, examining its etymology, definition, and historical development. It explores the relationship between philosophy and religion, and introduces the concept of culture and the Axial Period.

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This module provides an overview of Ancient Greek Philosophy, covering its geographical and historical context, major periods and schools of thought, and its eventual transformation. Students explore the early, classical, and late periods of Greek philosophy.

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This module examines the transition to rational thinking in ancient Greek philosophy, focusing on the works of Heraclitus and Parmenides. Students analyze primitive thinking patterns and the emergence of rational argument.

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This module explores fundamental questions of being and existence through early philosophers, Plato's theory of Forms, and Aristotle's metaphysics. Students examine core concepts of ontology and metaphysical thinking.

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This module focuses on ancient theories of knowledge, examining perspectives from Plato, Cicero, and Augustine. Students explore the objectification of knowledge and the concept of a priori knowledge.

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This module covers ancient approaches to truth, logic, and methodology, with emphasis on Plato's Dialectics and Aristotle's Logic. Students examine different types of truth and logical reasoning methods.

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This module explores the development of natural sciences in ancient Greece, examining its emergence, development, and practical applications through the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

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This module examines ancient Greek concepts of beauty and love, focusing on Plato's theory of Love and the Symposium. Students explore aesthetic theory and the philosophical understanding of love.

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This module investigates ancient Greek ethical philosophy, tracing its development and examining concepts of ultimate and common goodness. Students explore various ethical frameworks and their evolution.

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This module explores ancient humanistic thought and the sophistic movement, examining the development of humanistic philosophy in ancient Greece. Students analyze traditional viewpoints and social contexts.

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This module examines ancient concepts of justice through various philosophical perspectives, including Plato's essential justice, Cicero's natural justice, and Augustine's theodicy.

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This module covers ancient political philosophy, examining Plato's Republic and Cicero's theories on state governance. Students explore concepts of natural law and virtue in governance.

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This module explores religious developments in late ancient philosophy, examining the transition from traditional religions to Christianity and the relationship between faith and reason.

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This module examines mystical and religious aspects of ancient philosophy, focusing on different approaches to divine communion and Plotinus' mystical system of thought.

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This concluding module synthesizes the basic spirits of ancient Greek philosophy, examining its local characteristics and progressive universalization. Students explore the enduring influence of Greek philosophical thought.

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