GREK 219 - Apologies of Socrates I

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4 credits
Who was Socrates? In this course we will consider the Greek texts of Socrates’ pupils, Plato and Xenophon, and attempt to interpret this enigmatic cultural, philosophical and political figure of Classical Athens. In addition to the primary texts, we will consider other accounts of Socrates, such as are found in Aristophanes’ Clouds , as well as secondary scholarship on Socrates and his place in Athenian (and our own) culture. Course meets concurrently with GREK 319. Intermediate students should enroll in GREK 219; advanced students should enroll in GREK 319. Course requirements will differ according to level.
Prerequisites & Notes: GREK 102 or equivalent