Key Texts in Ancient Philosophy

The main objectives of the course are the following: consolidate knowledge of the main lines of the history of ancient (Greek and Roman) philosophy, with special reference to the theoretical positions of the most important philosophical figures and the main philosophical traditions in the classical and post-classical times; enhance knowledge of the philosophical lexicon of (Greek and Roman) antiquity via a critical engagement with central works written by the main philosophical figures; encourage the application of the knowledge acquired in the study of ancient philosophical texts to the study of authors or problems that are different by era and style

Anticipated Learning Outcomes Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the course students will be able to
Identify salient moment in the history of ancient (Greek and Roman) philosophy.
Explain specific areas of the philosophical lexicon of antiquity, with special attention to how the meaning of terms change over time as we move from the Greek to the Roman world.
Engage in a close and autonomous reading of one or more texts that are central to the Greek and Roman philosophical tradition.
Recognize, classify, and explain the main styles or forms of argumentation adopted in the texts studied in class.

Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the course students will be able to:
Engage critically with an ancient (Greek and Roman) philosophical text.
Apply, in an autonomous way, the knowledge acquired in the study of ancient (Greek and Roman) philosophy to the study of texts and authors that belongs to a different era.
Express the main concepts, ideas, and claims made in the study of an ancient philosophical text, in a clear and effective way.