Course
GP125 - Epistemology [Plato, The Republic]
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General Information
| Course Type | On Campus |
| Course Category | P4. Guided Reading |
| Description | Teaching Objective: The aim is to acquire a detailed understanding of Plato's Republic, with a particular emphasis on its epistemology. By examining the various topics addressed in the work, students will explore in detail Plato's theory of the two worlds and the highly complex relationship between episteme and doxa. Furthermore, the aim is to impart effective methods for textual analysis and for clearly commenting and articulating interpretations of philosophical texts. Teaching Content: The reading of Plato's Republic explores a wide range of themes, including educational, epistemic, political, and cultural issues. We will analyze the text in the context of its dialogue with the ancient Greek tradition, highlighting the social and cultural issues that interact with philosophical thought, particularly the epistemic aspects related to the search for truth. This approach is particularly useful for newcomers, facilitating the transition from everyday concerns to deeper philosophical reflections and focusing on epistemological issues. Dedicating attention to the education of the human soul, we will emphasize the importance of dialectics and the idea of the good, essential elements in Platonic thought. Interpretative criticism of the text, necessary given the different historical readings, reaffirms the importance of the Republic as a source of philosophical inspiration. Teaching Mode: Reading and Class Discussion Assessment Mode: Written Paper |
| College Organization Structure | Holy Spirit Institute of Philosophy |
| Course Tuition Fee | 1380.00 |
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