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Stoicism and Epicureanism

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Taught by Tim Jacobs
Difficulty: Introductory
Crosslist: Christian History
Runs 7/1 - 8/24/24
$225.00 - $399.00
Syllabus
This class is an introduction to ancient philosophy from the Presocratics (c. 600 BC) to Augustine (b. 354 AD) with a focus on Stoicism and Epicureanism. These schools of thought will be studied in relation to the history of Platonism, Aristotelianism, Cynicism, Ancient Skepticism, and Neoplatonism. In this course, we will read Epicurus (341 BC), Lucretius (99 BC), Seneca (4 BC), Plutarch (45 AD), Epictetus (50 AD), Marcus Aurelius (121 AD), and Plotinus (204 AD), and more.
Socrates did not just teach Plato. He taught the hedonist Aristippus and ascetic Antisthenes who grandfathered Epicureanism and Stoicism. These philosophies came to dominate the Greco-Roman world of the New Testament and early Christianity. This course will discuss the philosophical and historical background leading up to and during the time of the early church.
Deadline to register: Friday, June 22nd





 
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

Auditing ($225):
participate in readings and live class sessions, but no graded assignments and no course credit



Full course (Full-Time Discount) ($275):
for-credit courses (at least four per term) toward our Certificate or M.Litt in Classical Protestantism



Full course ($399):
individual classes on a for-credit basis; you can later apply them toward a Certificate or Degree


 
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