FIL4323 – Ethics in the Antiquity
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Classical works from the Antiquity such as the Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle, and Platos’ The Republic in addition to the works of the Stoics and the Epicureans are among the most important and most debated in the western literature. During the last fifty years they have also been the source of the field within ethics known as virtue ethics.
During 14 double sessions of seminars the course will focus on these classical texts and the philosophical problems they arise.
Learning outcome
After having completed the course the students will
- have a good general understanding of basic ethical problems discussed during the Antiquity
- have developed a basic competence regarding the reception of these problems in the philosophical literature as well as their relevance in modern ethical thinking
Admission
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Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
Some basic knowledge in ethics.
Teaching
The seminar will take place at the Norwegian Institute of Athens during a period of 7 weeks with two double sessions per week. If possible, short excursions to important places and sights will be arranged.
Examination
One essay of approximately 15 pages or two essays of toghether approximately 15 pages.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.