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Ancient Greek Philosophy
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21 students

Ancient Greek Philosophy

Greek philosophy
Created byJ. Y
Last updated 9/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Critical Thinking
  • Basic Philosophical Concepts
  • History of Philosophy
  • Philosophical language.

Course content

1 section • 20 lectures • 58m total length

  • Introduction1:26

    Introduction to the course

  • Why Greece?1:00

    In this lesson you will discover why it happened that philosophy was actually born in Greece.

  • The Birth of Philosophy-2:31

    The first philosophers: Thales,  Anaximander and Anaximenes.

  • Pythagoras2:11

    Here you will learn how Pythagoras , who was a great mathematician, build a philosophical theory based just on numbers.

  • Heraclitus1:51

    Here you will learn about Heraclitus, who thought that that an eternal becoming was the essence of reality.

  • Parmenides1:43

    Here you will learn about Parmenides the founder of ontology the discipline that reflects on the concept of "being".

  • The Pluralists4:35

    Here you will learn about Empedocles, Anaxagoras and Democritus. Their doctrines stand in between Heraclitus' and Parmenides', and under some regards Democritus anticipated science by, around a thousand years.

  • the Sophists: Protagoras2:53

    Here you will learn about Protagoras , a sophist, who meditates about man, truth, and rhetoric.

  • The Sophists: Gorgias1:54
  • Socrates5:00

    Here you will learn about Socrates and his method, "Maieutics"to  get to the truth.

  • Plato: the early writings5:32

    Here you will learn about the  early Plato's theories, how Socrates influenced him, and his views on sophistry.

  • Plato: the mature works6:00

    Here you will learn about the most important theory of Plato

  • Plato2:55
  • Plato: the latest works4:27

    Here you will learn both Plato's most controversial concepts and his cosmological theory..

  • Aristotle : Metaphysics4:49

    Here you will lear some key concepts of Aristotle's philosophy such as synolon or substance. You will lear also about his thoughts on God.

  • Aristotle:Physics2:12

    In this lesson you will learn about Aristotle's theories on movement and the process of knowledge.

  • Aristotle: Logic2:17

    In this lesson you will learn about the principles of Aristotle's Logic the influence of which extends to the modern society

  • Aristotle: Ethics2:05

    In this lesson you will learn about  what men need to do in order to live a happy life

  • Aristotle: Theory on art0:28

    Here you will learn about Arisitotle's Theory on Tragedy

  • Epicurus2:18

    In this lesson you will learn about Epicurus' theory on what to do  to live a happy life.

Requirements

  • none

Description

In this course you will explore the thought of the most important ancient Greek philosophers. Their way of doing philosophy and their ideas have greatly shaped the modern world. We  start from the very first philosophers  Thales, Anaximander and Anaximenes and their concept of Arxè, the origin of everything. After that, we  meet Heraclitus, and Parmenides the founder of ontology. Then  the Sophists and Socrates with their meditation on what it means to be a man. Next we  plunge into the study of the most important philosophers of ancient times: Plato and Aristotle and their all encompassing  philosophical system.  We  close the course with the Hellenistic philosophy and the reflection on happiness.

You are in for a rewarding intellectual journey. The exploration of profound ideas put forth by Ancient Greek philosophers not only enriches your understanding of the human experience but also provides a solid foundation for critical thinking. Delving into the wisdom of thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle helps us understand how to navigate successfully in the modern western world. As you engage with these timeless concepts, you will find immense satisfaction in unraveling the philosophical tapestry that continues to shape our society and contribute to a deeper appreciation of the complexities of existence.

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Happy learning!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is perfect for: Anyone seeking intellectual stimulation and personal growth. Students interested in philosophy and history. Individuals who want to develop their critical thinking and reasoning skills. Anyone curious about the origins of Western thought

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