Studies in Ancient Philosophy (310-0-20)

Topic

Plato's Metaphysics & Epistemology

Instructors

Daniel Everett Ferguson

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-415: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

In this course we will study Plato's metaphysics and epistemology. Likely topics include Plato's theory of Forms, collection and division, being and not being, space and time, teleology, causation, Plato's accounts of knowledge (esp. in the Theaetetus), the proper object(s) of knowledge, whether Platonic epistēmē is knowledge, the value of knowledge, and the Socratic elenchus. Texts to be studied include (parts of) the Euthyphro, Meno, Republic, Theaetetus, Sophist, Timaeus, Phaedo, Parmenides, and Philebus.

Class Materials (Required)

Class materials must be purchased.

Plato: Complete Works, edited by John Cooper (Hackett Publishing)