Presocratic Philosophy
| Title | Προσωκρατική φιλοσοφία / Presocratic Philosophy |
| Code | Φ458 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philosophy and Education |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Georgios Zografidis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019746 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Philosophy and Education (2011-today)
Registered students: 15
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Philosophy | Compulsory courses beloging to the selected specialisation | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600288686
|
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/1/600288686
- At the Website of the School: https://www.edlit.auth.gr/odigos
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to:
- get to know the ancient Greek philosophy in the first phase of its historical development (6th το 5th century)
- get acquainted with fundamental teachings of the early philosophers, mainly with issues of cosmology and ethics
- have a close contact with the ancient philosophical discourse and the interpretive problems it poses
- understand the philosophical and extra-philosophical conditions of the birth of philosophy as an autonomous activity.
General Competences
- Work autonomously
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course covers early Greek philosophy from the 6th to the early 4th century BC, including the period after Socrates' death. The term "Pre-Socratics" refers to a diverse group of thinkers from Thales of Miletus to the Sophists and Democritus, who had various and often conflicting interests. Their writings mark the beginning of Western philosophical tradition and vividly illustrate the effort to define philosophy as an independent activity. The course topics focus on natural philosophy, epistemology, and practical philosophy through analysis of relevant texts.
Keywords
Ancient Greek Philosophy, Presocratics, natural philosophy, epistemology, ethics
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 | 75 | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 35 | 1.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 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. G.S. Kirk, J.E. Raven & M. Schofield, Οι προσωκρατικοί φιλόσοφοι. Αθήνα: ΜΙΕΤ, 2014
2. Diels, H. & W. Kranz, Οι προσωκρατικοί, τ. Β΄. Αθήνα: Παπαδήμας, 2007.
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
05-09-2025
