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What is philosophy? How does it differ from science, religion, and other modes of human discourse? This course traces the origins of philosophy in the Western tradition in the thinkers of Ancient Greece. We begin with the Presocratic natural philosophers who were active in Ionia in the 6th century BCE and are also credited with being the first scientists. Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximines made bold proposals about the ultimate constituents of reality, while Heraclitus insisted that there is an underlying order to the changing world. Parmenides of Elea formulated a powerful objection to all these proposals, while later Greek theorists (such as Anaxagoras and the atomist Democritus) attempted to answer that objection. In fifth-century Athens, Socrates insisted on the importance of the fundamental ethical question—“How shall I live?”—and his pupil, Plato, and Plato’s pupil, Aristotle, developed elaborate philosophical systems to explain the nature of reality, knowledge, and human happiness. After the death of Aristotle, in the Hellenistic period, Epicureans and Stoics developed and transformed that earlier tradition. We will study the major doctrines of all these thinkers. Part I will cover Plato and his predecessors. Part II will cover Aristotle and his successors....

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Mar 8, 2016

Good intro to early Greek philosophy. Dr Meyer has a simple and subtly humorous approach to the material. Dr Meyer makes the subject approachable so that the student wants to do further reading.

MD

Jan 16, 2021

This was my first online course. In a crazy year, the flexibiilty to reset deadlines was much appreciated. I enjoyed the grading system, especially when your peers are from all around the world.

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251 - Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors 的 275 个评论（共 476 个）

创建者 Garry S

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May 1, 2019

Fantastic course. Great content. Just what I was looking for!

创建者 Aliasger S

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Jun 18, 2023

the course is made very easy with analogies and presentations.

创建者 Deleted A

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May 3, 2021

It's very interesting. I sure I will continue with Aristotle.

创建者 Stephen W

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Mar 8, 2017

Wonderful course! Can't wait to start Part 2 of the series...

创建者 Angelo G M B

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Oct 8, 2020

Me pareció fascinante, sorprendente y totalmente apasionante

创建者 Ola K

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Oct 22, 2017

This is the foundation to most, if not all, modern thinking.

创建者 Arijit D

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Apr 1, 2016

Excellent course, a brief survey of pre-Socratic philosophy.

创建者 Xperimental A

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Aug 2, 2025

Me encantó la manera en la que explica los temas la Doctora

创建者 Sabrina M

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May 13, 2021

This course is very good and the teacher is clear and nice.

创建者 David M H Q

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Nov 14, 2020

Ha sido un curso estupendo, deseando de empezar el segundo.

创建者 Amy X

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Aug 7, 2020

this course is a great gift for the world that is in crisis

创建者 Vivek C S

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Mar 28, 2016

Very well delivered and an Enriching learning experience...

创建者 Warren D W

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Oct 9, 2021

Enlightening to say the least. Challenging but rewarding!

创建者 Alexandru T

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Apr 21, 2020

Wonderful introduction to the world of ancient philosophy!

创建者 Natalia G

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Mar 21, 2019

Clear course to get introduced into ancient philosophers.

创建者 Matias J

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Apr 25, 2020

An amazing trip throughout the ancient greek philosophy.

创建者 Michael C

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Jan 3, 2025

Excellent course. Thank you for making this available.

创建者 Rene M

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Sep 30, 2022

Great lectures! This course gave me great knowledge!!!

创建者 Warley R

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Oct 30, 2016

Great course, excellent curriculum and teaching method.

创建者 Najib A A A A

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Aug 12, 2020

This course is very important to understand the living

创建者 CHANTE C

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Jun 9, 2020

Very wholesome experience studying Ancient Philosophy!

创建者 Jary v B

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Mar 7, 2016

Excellent teacher. Great introduction into philosophy.

创建者 Steffen W

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May 29, 2020

fantastic course, very well explained and structured!

创建者 J. N

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Apr 23, 2020

Excellent course and tutor! Highly recommended! AAA++

创建者 Jacob

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Oct 24, 2019

Very well spoken outline of Greek philosophy. Thanks.