Ancient Philosophy I

Code:

FILO009

Acronym:

FILA1

Instance: 2014/2015 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Philosophy
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Philosophy

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
FILO	79	FILO - Study Plan	1	-	6	4

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Training on Ancient Philosophy (up to Plato), studying the question of the origins of philosophy and the major authors and texts of this period. Discuss the relevance of the arguments, concepts and philosophical theories of Ancient Philosophy in the period considered.

 

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of the course the students should be able: 1. To show to have acquired an introductory and basical preparation in Ancient Philosophy (up to Plato). 2. To analize classical philosophical texts, from Pre-socratics to Plato, properly understanding their specificity. 3. To use research tools required for the in-depth study of Ancient Philosophy, including access to relevant sources and studies. 4. To proficiently dissert on the main elements of Ancient Philosophy, on its relevant figures and doctrinal schools. 5. To analize and discuss arguments and concepts from studied texts and authors.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not applicable.

Program

Introduction: the place of Ancient Philosophy in the History of Philosophy; particularities of Ancient Philosophy; the critical analysis of its sources.

I. The beginnings of philosophy
1. From pre-philosophical thought to  philosophical thought.
2. Greek myths and theogonies.
3. The Seven Sages.

II. The early schools and the study of nature
1. The Ionian philosophy. 1.1 The Milesians. 1.2. Xenophanes of Colophon. 1.3 Heraclitus of Ephesus.
2. Philosophy schools from Southern Italy colonies. 2.1 Parmenides and the Eleats. 2.2 Empedocles of  Agrigentum. 2.3 Pythagoras and the  Pythagoreans.
3. Pluralists, Atomists and Eclectics. 3.1. Anaxagoras. 3.2. Leucippus, Democritus and the Atomists.

III. The Sophists

IV. Socrates and the Socratic legacy

V. Plato
1. Life and works (periodization, styles, subjects)
2. The Dialogue form and Dialectics (examples from: The Sophist, Phardus, Parmenides)
3. Republic
3.1. Politics and justice. 3.2. The ideal state. 3.3. Knowledge (doxa and episteme). 3.4. Evolution of the theory of forms.
4. The influence of Plato (the Academy and the Lyceum).

Mandatory literature

Kirk, G. S., 1921-2003; Os filósofos pré-socráticos. ISBN: 972-31-0503-9
Sofistas; Testemunhos e fragmentos. ISBN: 972-27-1359-0
Platão, 428-348 a.C; A^república. ISBN: 972-31-0509-8

Complementary Bibliography

Peters, F.E.; Termos filosóficos gregos
Goulet, Richard 300; Dictionnaire des philosophes antiques. ISBN: 2-271-05193-2 vol. 1
Reale, Giovanni; História da filosofia antiga. ISBN: 85-15-008-40-8
Canto-Sperber, Monique 300; La^philosophie grecque. ISBN: 2-13-049508-7
Hadot, Pierre; Qu.est-ce que la philosophie antique?. ISBN: 2-07-032760-4
Cornford, F. M.; Principium sapientiae
Santos, José Trindade; Antes de Sócrates. ISBN: 972-662-250-6
Romeyer-Dherbey, Gilbert; Os^sofistas
Graça, José Augusto Caiado Ribeiro; Justiça e concórdia em Protágoras e Antifonte. ISBN: 972-0-34072-X
Magalhães-Vilhena, Vasco de; O^problema de Sócrates
Platão, 428-348 a.C; Crátilo. ISBN: 972-771-424-2
Platão, 428-348 a.C; Teeteto. ISBN: 978-972-31-1108-8
Platão, 428-348 a.C; Parménides. ISBN: 972-771-389-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

Mixed seminary and lecture-based course.

keywords

Humanities > History > History of philosophy > Ancient philosophy

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	60,00
Participação presencial	20,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	50,00
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Trabalho de investigação	60,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

According to the regulations in force.

Calculation formula of final grade

Exam is worth 60%, participation 20%, and written work 20%. The written paper is submited via Moodle and will be discussed with the professor or presented in class.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable

Classification improvement

In accordance with the rules, presenting the same elements as for the distributed assessment.