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Lecturer(s)
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Konrádová Veronika, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introduction 2. The beginning of philosophical thought in Greece 3. The Presocratics: Heraclitus and Parmenides 4. The Sophists and the power of speech 5. Socrates without Plato & Plato's Socrates 6. Plato's life and works 7. Plato: The Republic 8. Plato on poetry and myth 9. Aristotle's life and works 10. Aristotle on substance and causes 11. Aristotle on virtue and good life 12. Hellenistic schools 13. Late antiquity: Plotinus
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The course aims to provide students with a contemporary discussion about the nature of philosophical thinking in antiquity. The course is taught in English, allowing students to practice their ability to understand and actively communicate in a foreign language. The basis for the course work is philosophical podcasts produced by Peter Adamson's project History of Philosophy without any Gaps (online at www.historyofphilosophy.net). The use of this medium enables students to engage in a lively discussion about the ideas, lives and historical context of the major philosophers as well as the lesser-known philosophical figures. The scope of the podcast series demonstrates the continuity and thematic interconnection of ancient thought and helps to recognise the characteristic features of relevant philosophical authors of that period. Course work consists of listening to selected podcasts, identifying and formulating key ideas and collective discussion. Audio work is supplemented with references to primary texts.
Can understand the main ideas of spoken presentation on academic topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with podcasts, engage in a discussion and explain a topical issue. Can produce clear and well-structured text on a particular philosophical topic.
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Prerequisites
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English B1 - B2 level
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Students earn credit under the following conditions: - active participation in the seminar, listening to English podcasts, analysis and discussion on particular philosophical topics - oral presentation on one of the discussed philosophical issues (alternatively written paper of approximately 500 words, i.e. 2 standard pages / 3.600 characters).
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Recommended literature
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Adamson, P. Classical Philosophy: A history of philosophy without any gaps I. Oxford, 2014.
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Adamson, P. Philosophy in the Hellenistic and Roman Worlds: A History of philosophy without any gaps II. Oxford, 2015.
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J. Warren, F. Sheffield (eds.). The Routledge Companion to Ancient Philosophy. New Yorkd. 2014.
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