This is the first half of a two-semester historical introduction to western philosophy. Through lectures, the reading of original historical texts, and discussion, you will struggle with the major philosophical questions as they have been handed down to us by key figures from the ancient Greek, medieval and modern eras. You will also be introduced to the way contemporary philosophers take up and respond to these questions today. Our focus, in the first term, will be ancient and medieval philosophy. The focus, in the second term, will be modern and contemporary philosophy.
- Teacher: James Gilbert-Walsh