A study of the very beginnings of Western philosophical thought. Emphasis on the relationship between philosophy and mythology, the birth of science, and the influence of classical systems of thought on later philosophical traditions. Readings will focus on Plato and Aristotle, but may also include Pre-Socratic and Hellenistic texts.
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Major, Minor, Elective credit
GEP before 2025: Humanities
Converse Core: Textual Analysis and Humanities