PHILOS 1
Beginnings of Western Philosophy
Philosophy · 5 units · Undergraduate lower division (0-99)
Origins of Greek cosmology and philosophy, beginnings of systematic thought and scientific investigation concerning such questions as origin and nature of the material world, concept of laws of nature, possibility and extent of knowledge. Concentration on pre-Socratic philosophers, particularly Anaximander, Heraclitus, the Pythagoreans, Parmenides, Empedocles, and Greek atomists, during first two thirds of course and on Socrates and some earlier works of Plato in last few weeks.
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PHILOS 1
- PHILOS M103BLater Ancient Greek Philosophy
- CLASSIC M145BLater Ancient Greek Philosophy
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