| Unit name | Ancient Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHIL30092 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Pearson |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Philosophy |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The unit will consider aspects of Aristotle's philosophy of mind and metaphysics. Philosophy of mind topics covered will be (some of): the mind-body problem, perception, imagination (phantasia), memory, dreams, though, and the role of desire in locomotion. Metaphysics topics will be (some of): fatalism, time, being, essence, truth, form, matter, nature, causation, and chance.
Aims:
(1) To provide detailed examination of certain topics in Aristotle's philosophy of mind and metaphysics.
(2) To encourage the students' ability to engage critically with Aristotle's views on these matters.
(3) To encourage the students' ability to engage critically with various secondary literature on Aristotle's views.
On completion of this course, students should:
(1) have a good knowledge of various key aspects of Aristotle's philosophy of mind and metaphysics.
(2) be able to evaluate Aristotle's views on these topics.
(3) be able to engage critically with secondary literature on these topics.
10 x 1 hour lecture plus 20 x 1 hour seminar.
