PHI 231
History of Ancient Philosophy
Grinnell College · UGRD · Fall 2026
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Catalog description
Also listed as Classics 231. A study of the philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome. Traces the growth of Western philosophy from its origins in the sixth century BCE through the third century CE. Includes examination of the Presocratics, Sophists, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicureans, Stoics, Sceptics, and Plotinus. Prerequisite: Philosophy 111, Philosophy 121, or Humanities 101. J. CUMMINS.
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4 openSeats: 21/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PMClass #98089-PHI-231-01Fall 2026UGRD4 credits
4 available21 enrolled25 capacity0 waitlist
- Days & times
- Tu Th · 8:00 – 9:20 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 27 – Dec 18
- Location
- Humanities and Social Studies N2116
- Instructor
- W. Joseph Cummins
Section notes
Cross-list CLS-231-01
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