Plato and Before
Philosophy · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter
PHIL-3504 prerequisites
We couldn't read this course's prerequisites into a chain. The wording is under “Requisite courses” below.
Where PHIL-3504 counts
Counts toward 5 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
Ancient Greek works of speculative and critical thought concerning the nature of reality, truth, beauty, goodness, knowledge, and human existence provide the material for study; with the greatest portion of time spent on the dialogues of Plato. Students are encourages to develop their own reflections on fundamental issues in response to the works read.
Requisite courses
A minimum of 12 credit hours in Philosophy [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and PHIL-4112.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.