This course focuses mainly on the thought of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, though it will also occasionally include discussion of philosophers like Heraclitus, Parmenides, Protagoras, Epicurus, Epictetus, and Plotinus.

Text:

Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy: From Thales to Aristotle (Third Edition). Ed. by S. Marc Cohen, Patricia Curd, and C.D.C. Reeve. Indianapolis, IN: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 2005.

Course Requirements:

• Attendance and Participation 10%
• Two argumentative essays (3 pages each) 40%
• Five Quizzes 20%
• Final 30%

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

East Stroudsburg University demands academic integrity from its students. Any form of academic dishonesty, including (but not limited to) plagiarism or cheating at tests or exams, is a sufficient ground for failure in this course and for further academic discipline.