First-Year Writing Seminar (101-8-20)

Topic

Plato on Love and Philosophy

Instructors

Claire Kirwin

Meeting Info

Shepard Hall B08/B09: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

In this class, we will read Plato's two masterpieces on erotic love: the Symposium and the Phaedrus. We will explore Plato's treatment of the role of eros in human life, and consider the connection he draws between this phenomenon and the practice of philosophy. Our engagement with these texts will form the foundation for a series of structured writing assignments aimed at developing and refining your academic writing skills.

Class Materials (Required)

Symposium, by Plato. Translated by Alexander Nehamas and Paul Woodruff. Hackett 1989. (ISBN 9780872200760)
Phaedrus, by Plato. Translated by Alexander Nehamas and Paul Woodruff. Hackett 1995 (ISBN 9780872202207)

Class Attributes

WCAS Writing Seminar

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Weinberg First Year Seminars are only available to first-year students.