The Classical Traditions of Thought - AHIS202
This unit studies the origins and development of Greek and Roman philosophy from the earliest pre-Socratic thinkers in the sixth century BCE, to St. Augustine in the fourth century CE. The unit focuses on the beginnings of Greek critical philosophical thinking – Socrates, Plato and Aristotle – and the great philosophical schools of the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The impact of Roman, and then of Judaeo-Christian thinking on the developing classical tradition are discussed, to show how these different thought worlds have shaped the mind set of modern Western civilisation.
Credit Points: | 3 |
When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory) |
Staff Contact(s): | Dr Christopher Forbes |
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NCCW(s): | AHIS302, AHST272, AHST372 |
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Assessed As: | Graded |
Offered By: | Department of Ancient History Faculty of Arts |
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