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PHIL2613: Plato and Aristotle

2024 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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Philosophy

Code PHIL2613
Academic unit Philosophy
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Philosophy or 12 credit points at 1000 level in Ancient History
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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PHIL3013 or PHIL2013
Assumed knowledge:
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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 ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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