PHI 231History of Ancient Philosophy

Grinnell College · 4 credits · UGRD

Catalog

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.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 27 – Dec 18

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
01Class #98089-PHI-231-01	Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM Humanities and Social Studies N2116 (Lecture)	Humanities and Social Studies N2116	W. Joseph Cummins
01 notes: Cross-list CLS-231-01