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CLAS 261Great Works: Ancient and Medieval

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Classical Studies
Cross-listed
PHIL 283

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

A survey of ancient and medieval philosophy in the Western tradition, this course focuses on the writings of some of the most significant philosophers from these historical periods, including Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine, among others. Students will learn how to analyze and evaluate the ideas and arguments of the philosophers covered in the course. In addition, students will develop their own skills in philosophical argumentation, including in writing.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00141080 / 5MW 13:00–14:20
LEC 70116035 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

40% liked it56% easy31% useful

From 5 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • As a classical studies major, reading Plato was very helpful. I had a small discussion based class which made it very engaging.

    May 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Course consisted of fully online lectures plus the textbook readings. We had 4 essays we had to write in total.

    Jun 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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