Honors History of Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval

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54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is a historical introduction to the western philosophic tradition. Selected philosophers will be examined from the Ancient Greek and Medieval periods. For the ancient period we will focus on the classical Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle, along with those who have both influenced and been influenced by them. The central questions for this period will include: What is the good life? What is reality? For the medieval period we will focus on the philosophers St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, along with those who have both influenced and been influenced by them. The central questions for this period will include: Does God exist? Why is there evil in the world? (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE