Plato and Justice (U02629)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-PLATOJST

This course will look at book 1 of Plato's Republic. The text will be studied and analysed in detail and interpreted in its philosophical, literary and historical context. In particular the course will be concerned to explore the nature of Greek concepts of justice.

? Keywords : Greek Philosophy; Greek Literature.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in Greek 2A and Greek 2B, with an average of 50% or above in the two courses combined.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : In order for a student from outwith Classics to be enrolled on this course, contact must be made with a Course Secretary on 50 3580 in order for approval to be obtained.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Greek, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	15:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will:
- have read a book of ancient philosophy in Greek;
- have a thorough knowledge of the content of the book;
- have a good knowledge of the language and style of Plato;
- have an understanding of the conventions of a Platonic dialogue;
- have some knowledge of how to analyse a Platonic argument

Transferable skills:
- written communication skills
- analytical skills
- ability to deal independently with a complex body of information.