PHIL 260Ancient Science

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Philosophy
Cross-listed: CLAS 260, SCI 266

When it runs

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The ancient Greeks developed scientific theories that were influential for over a thousand years. Their worldview was different from ours, but they sought to explain some of the same phenomena that we grapple with today. In this course, we will study ancient Greek theories and methodologies in the sciences, which may include physics, astronomy, mathematics, meteorology, cosmology, astrology, and geography.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- PHIL271

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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