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PHIL2613: Plato and Aristotle
2025 unit information
An examination of the major philosophical themes to be found in the works of Plato and Aristotle, with close attention to a few central works. The course emphasises understanding the ways these philosophers think rather than learning a body of doctrine.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Philosophy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Philosophy or 12 credit points at 1000 level in Ancient History |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PHIL3013 or PHIL2013 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Classical Greek Philosophy
- LO2. Demonstrate knowledge of the history and development of ethics, epistemology and metaphysics
- LO3. Demonstrate improved critical thinking skills
- LO4. Demonstrate improved written and oral communication skills
- LO5. Demonstrate awareness of cultural context of Greek philosophy
- LO6. Demonstrate appreciation of claims about value and validity
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Session 2 Early Census 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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