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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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Depending on the interests of the student we shall focus on one or more of the following ancient schools: 1. Platonic, 2. Aristotelian, 3. Stoic 4. Epicurean 5. Skeptical (Pyrrhonian) 6. Cynical
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
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Learning outcomes
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The main motive of ancient conception of philosophy was to lead a good (philosophical) life. The content or doctines were often considered secondary, the mere instrument of philosophical life. In this seminar we shall deal with ancient philosophy from this practical aspect as a way of life.
The student will understand the claim that ancient texts are intended to "form rather than inform". Ideally, he or she will be able to use these texts as instruments for spiritual exercises.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of elementary facts of ancient and hellenistic philosophy.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Systematic student observation
Student presentations and written homework. Other requirements will be announced at the first meeting.
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Recommended literature
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Aristotelés. Etika Nikomachova a Politika.
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Hadot, Pierre. Philosophy as a Way of Life. Oxford, 1995.
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Plato. Dialogues.
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