Ancient Philosophy
Code
711031059
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Filosofia
Credits
6
Teacher in charge
António de Castro Caeiro
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
a) to acquire a basic knowledge of the most relevant figures of ancient philosophical thought and some of his texts.
b) to acquire a basic understanding of the specificity of ancient philosophy as a foundational moment and principle of the philosophical tradition.
c) to acquire the ability to identify the most significant philosophical problems of ancient thought.
d) to acquire a basic knowledge of the main lines of development of ancient philosophy.
e) to acquire the basic ability to situate concepts, methodological concepts and doctrinal positions in the historical context to which they belong.
f) to acquire a basic understanding of ancient philosophical terminology and its role in the genesis of philosophical terminology.
g) to acquire basic ability to read and interpret some key texts of ancient philosophy.
h) to recognize the importance of the study of ancient philosophy for understanding current philosophical issues.
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Subject matter
The concept of truth in Plato´s Philosphy: Gorgias and Respublica.
a) The basic concept of truth (alêtheia)
b) Radical manifestation of truth as revelation (apokalypsis)
c) Choice and decision
Bibliography
PLATO,
GORGIAS, J. Burnet, Platonis opera, vol. 3. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1903 (repr. 1968).
RESPUBLICA, J. Burnet, Platonis opera, vol. 4. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1902 (repr. 1968).
Nota: SERÃO SUGERIDAS TRADUÇÕES NA PRIMEIRA SESSÃO.
Teaching method
text lecture, translation, annotation and commentary.
Evaluation method
Two exames with oral discussion. 50% each.