Admission requirements
This course is open to BA students in Philosophy, Classics or History with basic knowledge of ancient philosophy.
Description
The philosophical curriculum in late ancient schools of philosophy combined introductory science with a selection of works from the philosophical canon, as well requiring basic rhetorical skills. This combination of science and humanities subjects aimed at the best possible development of individual intellectual capacities. In this course we shall trace the historical development that produced the full 6th century AD curriculum of the Alexandrian school, assess whether and how science and humanities interacted throughout the curriculum, and what its impact was on both science and philosophy. We shall read a wide variety of texts discussing and/or exemplifying the curriculum at various stages of its development.
Course objectives
Course objectives will be posted on Blackboard by the start of the course.
Timetable
See Rooster BA Wijsbegeerte 2010-2011
Mode of instruction
Seminar, including introductory lectures, student presentations and independent study of scholarly literature.
Assessment method
Class presentation
Final paper
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used for course materials and the distribution of handouts.
Reading list
To be announced
Registration
Please register for this course on uTwist. See registration procedure
Exchange and Study Abroad students, please see the Study in Leiden website for information on how to apply
Contact information
Prof.dr. F.A.J. de Haas: f.a.j.de.haas@phil.leidenuniv.nl
Remarks
Specialisations: History of Philosophy; Theoretical Philosophy