Thinking Philosophically: An Introduction to the Great Debates

David Roochnik

Wiley/Blackwell

<p>This course introduces you to the first philosophers in Western history: the ancient Greeks. Even after some 2,500 years the questions they pondered continue to challenge, fascinate, and instruct us. The lectures begin in 585 B.C.E. with the work of Thales of Miletus, continue through Socrates and Plato, and end in 325 with the achievements of Aristotle. You discuss the vast influence of the Greeks on subsequent Western philosophy and examine the value of their work. Other topics include Plato's dialogues and concept of the Forms and Aristotle's teleological ("purposive") worldview. You learn that the answers the ancient Greeks provided are still relevant-and may even be better than those offered by modern philosophers.</p>

An Introduction to Greek Philosophy

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

The Teaching Company

These lectures have two related goals: (1) to explain the historical influence of the Greeks on subsequent developments in Western philosophy and (2) to examine the philosophical value of their work.

An Introduction to Greek Philosophy - 4 DVD's - 24 Lectures (The Great Courses, Course No. 4475 and 4476 - Part 1 and 2)

History

Plato's Republic. 12 audio cassettes. Free tracking.

Plato's Republic: The Great Courses Modern History (The Teaching Company)

Plato's republic (Great Courses Lecture Transcript and Course Guidebook, 2 Vols)

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