Introduction to Aristotles’ Philosophy
| Title | Εισαγωγή στη Φιλοσοφία του Αριστοτέλη / Introduction to Aristotles’ Philosophy |
| Code | Φ414 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philosophy and Education |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Georgios Zografidis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600014880 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Philosophy and Education (2011-today)
Registered students: 67
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Compulsory courses beloging to the selected specialisation | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Pedagogic | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600191092
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600191092
- OpenCourses (eClass):
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
- French (Examination)
- German (Examination)
- Italian (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to
- get acquainted with the basic teachings of Aristotle on the subjects of logic, epistemology, ontology, natural philosophy, metaphysics, ethics and political philosophy
- acquire basic principles that determine the analysis and understanding of ancient philosophical discourse.
General Competences
- Work autonomously
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Aristotle, "the teacher of those who know" according to Dante, covers most of the fields of knowledge with his philosophical work. The course will introduce students to basic teachings of Aristotle from the fields of logic and epistemology, natural philosophy and the philosophy of biology, ontology, ethics and political philosophy, as well as the philosophy of the first principles.
Keywords
Greek Philosophy, Aristotle, Logic, Natural Philosophy, Metaphysics
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | 1.6 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 60 | 2.4 | |||
| Exams | 50 | 2 | |||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. C. Rapp, Εισαγωγή στον Αριστοτέλη, Αθήνα: Εκδόσεις Οκτώ, 2012.
2. Μ. Κρυμπελλιέ – Π. Πελλεγκρεν, Αριστοτέλης. Ο φιλόσοφος και οι επιστήμες, Αθήνα: Βιβλιοπωλείο της Εστίας, 2011.
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
16-07-2021
