Plato's Euthyphro
| Title | Πλάτων, "Ευθύφρων" / Plato's Euthyphro |
| Code | Φ432 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philosophy and Education |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Vasileios Kalfas |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600018154 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Philosophy and Education (2011-today)
Registered students: 82
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Philosophy | Elected Compulsory Directional | 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 |
| Class ID | 600191093
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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/1/600191093
- At the Website of the School: https://www.edlit.auth.gr/odigos/
- eLearning (Moodle):
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to:
- to know the basic characteristics of philosophical research
- to get acquainted with the ancient philosophical discourse, especially the Platonic dialogic form
- to be introduced in the analysis of an ancient philosophical text
- to be introduced to the Platonic dialectical method and metaphysics
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Generate new research ideas
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The placement of "Euthyphro" in the context of the Platonic dialogues and the emphasis given to the dialogue in the correct formulation of definitions and the search for universal concepts will be examined. The question of whether there is a latent theory of Ideas in "Euthyphro" will also be discussed. The analysis will be based on the close reading of the dialogue.
Keywords
Greek Philosophy, Plato, Dialectic, Definitions, Theory of Ideas
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 Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Πλάτων, Ίων, Ευθύφρων, Χαρμίδης. Αθήνα: εκδ. Δαίδαλος -Ι. Ζαχαρόπουλος, χχ.
2. White P. Nicholas, Ο Πλάτων για τη Γνώση και την Πραγματικότητα. Αθήνα: Gutenberg - Γ. Δαρδανός, 2012.
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
16-07-2021
