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Jean Valerie Roberts
PHIL 433
Seattle Campus

Philosophy of Aristotle

Study of several major Aristotelian treatises.

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This course will concentrate on Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, although we will also dip into the Politics, De Anima, the Rhetoric and the Poetics. Students will be asked to write two papers and take a final exam. Prerequisite: One of the 300-level ancient philosophy courses. Text: Basic Works of Aristotle, McKeon

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Jean Valerie Roberts
Date: 12/02/2011