Courses / Module

• Identify the main periods and figures of ancient philosophy.
• Explain key arguments and ideas of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.
• Assess major philosophical perspectives in relation to the culture of contemporary cities like Athens and Sparta.
• Critique important modern approaches to ancient philosophy.
• Demonstrate the capacity for logical thinking.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex ideas in both oral and written form.

• 18 lecture hours, 3 workshops/tutorials

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): 2 compulsory written assignments.

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Penalties: Ten percentage points will be deducted from the mark awarded for an assignment for the first week (or part thereof) that the assignment is submitted beyond the due date. An assignment submitted more than one week late will not be accepted, unless an extension has been granted by the Head of Department.

• The written assignments to be resubmitted prior to the beginning of the Supplemental Examination period. New titles for these assignments may be found on the Departmental webpage.

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