Module #1 Introduction to Classical Antiquity Overview of the historical and cultural context of ancient Greece and Rome
Module #2 The Presocratics:Early Greek Philosophy Explores the ideas of Thales, Anaximander, and Xenophanes, among others
Module #3 The Life and Philosophy of Socrates Examines the methods and teachings of Socrates, including his concept of wisdom and the examined life
Module #4 Platos Theory of Forms Delves into Platos metaphysics, including his theory of forms and the allegory of the cave
Module #5 Plato on Knowledge and Reality Analyzes Platos epistemology, including his views on perception, knowledge, and the nature of reality
Module #6 Aristotles Concept of Causality Explores Aristotles views on causality, including his four causes (material, formal, efficient, and final)
Module #7 Aristotle on Substance and Potentiality Examines Aristotles metaphysics, including his concepts of substance, potentiality, and actuality
Module #8 Hellenistic Philosophy:An Overview Introduces the main schools of thought of the Hellenistic period, including Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Skepticism
Module #9 Stoicism:Ethics and Reason Examines the Stoic school, including their views on ethics, reason, and the nature of the universe
Module #10 Epicureanism:The Pursuit of Happiness Explores the Epicurean school, including their views on the nature of the universe, pleasure, and the good life
Module #11 Skepticism:Doubt and Inquiry Analyzes the Skeptical school, including their views on knowledge, doubt, and the limits of human understanding
Module #12 The Nature of God in Classical Antiquity Explores the views on the divine in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, including monotheism, polytheism, and atheism
Module #13 Free Will and Determinism Examines the debates on free will and determinism in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy
Module #14 Classical Views on Ethics and Morality Analyzes the ethical theories of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, including virtue ethics and hedonism
Module #15 The Role of Women in Classical Antiquity Explores the views on women and their roles in ancient Greek and Roman society, as reflected in philosophical texts
Module #16 Philosophy and Politics in Classical Antiquity Examines the relationships between philosophy and politics in ancient Greece and Rome, including the concept of the ideal state
Module #17 Roman Philosophy:An Overview Introduces the key figures and ideas of Roman philosophy, including Cicero, Seneca, and Epictetus
Module #18 Neoplatonism and the Legacy of Plato Explores the development of Neoplatonism and its impact on Western philosophy
Module #19 The Influence of Classical Antiquity on Western Philosophy Analyzes the lasting impact of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy on Western thought
Module #20 Classical Antiquity and the Rise of Christianity Examines the relationships between classical philosophy and the development of early Christianity
Module #21 The Legacy of Aristotle in the Middle Ages Explores the reception and influence of Aristotles works in the Middle Ages
Module #22 The Revival of Classical Learning in the Renaissance Analyzes the revival of interest in classical learning during the Renaissance and its impact on Western philosophy
Module #23 Classical Antiquity and the Enlightenment Examines the influence of classical philosophy on the Enlightenment and the development of modern Western thought
Module #24 The Relevance of Classical Antiquity Today Reflects on the continued relevance and importance of classical philosophy for contemporary issues and debates
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Philosophy and Thought in Classical Antiquity career
