The Pre-Socratics and Early Greek Thought
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Pre-Socratics
Overview of the Pre-Socratic period, significance, and key figures

Module #2
The Emergence of Philosophy in Ancient Greece
Historical and cultural context of early Greek philosophy

Module #3
Thales of Miletus:The First Philosopher
Life, teachings, and influence of Thales

Module #4
Anaximander and the Concept of the Infinite
Anaximanders cosmology and the concept of the apeiron

Module #5
Xenophanes and the Critique of Anthropomorphism
Xenophanes criticisms of traditional Greek religion and the development of monotheism

Module #6
Heraclitus and the Flux of Reality
Heraclitus philosophy of change and the concept of the logos

Module #7
Heraclitus Theory of Opposites
Heraclitus concept of the unity of opposites and the principle of non-contradiction

Module #8
Parmenides and the Way of Truth
Parmenides monistic philosophy and the concept of Being

Module #9
Parmenides Critique of Change and Motion
Parmenides arguments against the reality of change and motion

Module #10
Zeno of Elea and the Paradoxes of Motion
Zenos paradoxes and the development of dialectics

Module #11
The Pythagorean School and the Concept of Number
Pythagoras teachings on number, geometry, and the harmony of the universe

Module #12
The Role of Myth and Religion in Pre-Socratic Thought
The interplay between myth, religion, and philosophy in early Greek thought

Module #13
The Influence of Eastern Thought on Pre-Socratic Philosophy
The potential influence of ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian thought on Greek philosophy

Module #14
The Concept of the Cosmos in Pre-Socratic Thought
The development of cosmological theories among the Pre-Socratics

Module #15
The Role of Reason and Observation in Pre-Socratic Methodology
The methods and approaches used by the Pre-Socratics in their philosophical inquiries

Module #16
The Pre-Socratics and the Development of Ethics
The emergence of ethical thought in ancient Greece, including the teachings of Democritus and Xenophanes

Module #17
Democritus and the Atomic Theory
Democritus development of the atomic theory and its significance for ancient Greek thought

Module #18
The Sophists and the Crisis of Greek Thought
The rise of the Sophists and their challenge to traditional Greek values and philosophy

Module #19
The Response to the Sophists:Socrates and the Early Dialogues
Socrates response to the Sophists and the development of his method

Module #20
The Middle Period of Platos Thought
Platos development of the theory of forms and the critique of the Sophists

Module #21
The Late Period of Platos Thought
Platos later dialogues and the development of his metaphysics and epistemology

Module #22
Aristotles Critique of Plato and the Pre-Socratics
Aristotles response to Plato and the Pre-Socratics, including his concept of causality and the four causes

Module #23
The Legacy of the Pre-Socratics in Western Philosophy
The influence of the Pre-Socratics on Western philosophy, from ancient to modern times

Module #24
Key Themes and Debates in Pre-Socratic Studies
Contemporary debates and themes in the study of Pre-Socratic philosophy

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in The Pre-Socratics and Early Greek Thought career

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The Pre-Socratics and Early Greek Thought ( 25 Modules )

The Pre-Socratics and Early Greek Thought
( 25 Modules )