Ancient Philosophy II

Code:

FILO010

Acronym:

FILA2

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Philosophy

Instance: 2024/2025 - 2S

Active?	Yes
E-learning page:	https://moodle.up.pt/
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	86	FILO - Study Plan	1	-	6	41	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To acquire an introductory preparation in Ancient Philosophy (concerning the period each year indicated in the syllabus). To analize representative source texts referred to fundamental ancient philosophers and schools of philosophy. To acquire tools permitting the articulation of the knowledge on ancient philosophy with that of other periods in the history of philosophy. To show the importance to contemporary philosophy of ancient philosophy problems, concepts and arguments, as well as of its texts, urging reflection on them.

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 (concerning the syllabus period). 2. To know how to read and analyze classical philosophical texts, from Aristotle to Plotinus. 3. To know how to articulate the acquired knowledge with the knowledge concerning other periods of History of Philosophy. 4. To properly use research tools required for the in-depth study of ancient philosophy within the course framework. 5. To proficiently dissert on the main elements of ancient philosophy, on its mai figures and doctrinal currents. 6. To analyze fundamental notions, problems and arguments concerning the main ancient philosophers, on the basis of primary sources.
 7. To dissert on importance to contemporary philosophy of ancient philosophy problems, concepts and arguments.

Working method

Presencial

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

Not applicable.

Program

1. Introduction
1.1. Periodization, schools, authors, sources, instruments of work
1.2. A thematic approach: psychology, ethics and metaphysics
2. Aristotle
2.1. General Character of Aristotelian Philosophy
2.2. The Aristotelian corpus, the classification of knowledge and the first philosophy
2.3. First Philosophy (Metaphysics) and wisdom
2.4. Physics and Soul
2.5. The ultimate end of Man: virtues and happyness
3. Hellenistic Philosophy
3.1. The Academy, the Lyceum and the Minor Socratic schools
3.2. Epicurus and the Garden/Epicurism
3.3. Zeno and the Portic/Stoicism
3.4. Pirron of Elis and the Pirronism. Scepticism
4. Philosophy in Rome
4.1. Lucretius
4.2. Marcus Aurelius
5. Neoplatonism
5.1. Plotinus

Mandatory literature

Aristóteles 384-322 a.C.; Metafísica. ISBN: 85-15-02361-X v. 1
Cícero; Textos Filosóficos (2 vol.), Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 2014
Lucrécio; Da natureza das coisas, Relógio d'Água, 2015. ISBN: 978-989-641-484-9
Epicuro; Cartas, Máximas e Sentenças. A serenidade da alma e a luz da razão, Ed. Sílabo, 2009. ISBN: 978-972-618-536-9
Laercio Diogenes de 200-250; Vidas de los filósofos más ilustres
Plotino; Ennéades

Complementary Bibliography

António Pedro Mesquita; Introdução geral. ISBN: 972-27-1371-X
Barnes, Jonathan 340; Philosophia togata II. ISBN: 0-19-815222-1
Barnes, J. (ed.); The Cambridge Companion to Aristotle, Cambridge University Press, 1995
Brunschwig, Jacques; Le savoir grec. ISBN: 2-08-210370-6
Gerson, Lloyd P. 340; The Cambridge companion to Plotinus. ISBN: 0-521-47676-3
Griffin, Miriam 340; Philosophia togata I. ISBN: 0-19-815085-7
Guthrie, W. K. C.; A history of greek philosophy
Kenny Anthony; Filosofia antiga. ISBN: 978-989-616-365-5
Long, A. A. / Sedley, D. N. ; The Hellenistic Philosophers, Cambridge University Press, 1987
Powell, J. G. F. 340; Cicero the philosopher. ISBN: 0-19-814751-1
David Ross; Aristóteles

Comments from the literature

The required reading texts are available on moodle platform.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Mixed seminary and lecture-based course (with reading, commentary and discussion of texts).

keywords

Humanities > History > History of philosophy > Ancient philosophy

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Teste	90,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	121,00
Frequência das aulas	41,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

According to the regulations in force.

Calculation formula of final grade

Two tests (at the middle and the end of the semester) and oral participation. Each test 50% (being there included the 10% for participation). The second test can be replaced by a paper of c. 6 to 10 pages to be submitted via moodle and presented and discussed in class.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the regulations in force.

Classification improvement

Final exam, at the "epoca de recurso" (appeal period).

Observations

Not applicable.