Plato is one of the most influential philosophers in the world. He not only founded a path for academic research for
humanity and posterity, but also paved the road for the development of the theological philosophy of early
Christianity. The study of philosophy begins with the investigation of Plato. The relevance of his philosophy is even
more important to the current world of artificial intelligence. Therefore, this course will assist in the understanding
of Plato’s philosophical views by means of reading his dialogues, to lay the foundation of comprehension of
Plato's philosophical judgement.
To understand a philosopher’s thought, we have to first start with his background. We begin, therefore, with his
early dialogues, like the Apology, and gradually enter his aesthetic thoughts and finally ethical theory. The further
selected dialogues for this course include the Crito, Phaedo, Ion, Greater Hippias and Meno.
By the end of the course, students are expected to have a working knowledge of several Platonic dialogues,
including key concepts and arguments therein, and more broadly to be able to be aware of Plato's personal
development and influence.
Poslední úprava: Kučabová Veronika, Bc. (19.06.2023)
Plato is one of the most influential philosophers in the world. He not only founded a path for academic research for
humanity and posterity, but also paved the road for the development of the theological philosophy of early
Christianity. The study of philosophy begins with the investigation of Plato. The relevance of his philosophy is even
more important to the current world of artificial intelligence. Therefore, this course will assist in the understanding
of Plato’s philosophical views by means of reading his dialogues, to lay the foundation of comprehension of
Plato's philosophical judgement.
To understand a philosopher’s thought, we have to first start with his background. We begin, therefore, with his
early dialogues, like the Apology, and gradually enter his aesthetic thoughts and finally ethical theory. The further
selected dialogues for this course include the Crito, Phaedo, Ion, Greater Hippias and Meno.
By the end of the course, students are expected to have a working knowledge of several Platonic dialogues,
including key concepts and arguments therein, and more broadly to be able to be aware of Plato's personal
development and influence.
Poslední úprava: Kučabová Veronika, Bc. (19.06.2023)
Sylabus -
Week 1: General Introduction Week 2: Apology I Week 3: Apology II Week 4: Crito Week 5: Phaedo I Week 6: Phaedo II Week 7: Phaedo III Week 8: Ion Week 9: Greater Hippias Week 10: Meno I Week 11: Meno II Week 12: Meno III Week 13: Final term examination
The course will be taught by dr. Loh, visiting professor from Thaiwan. Schedule will be clarified during the first two weeks of October.
Poslední úprava: Kučabová Veronika, Bc. (03.10.2023)
Week 1: General Introduction Week 2: Apology I Week 3: Apology II Week 4: Crito Week 5: Phaedo I Week 6: Phaedo II Week 7: Phaedo III Week 8: Ion Week 9: Greater Hippias Week 10: Meno I Week 11: Meno II Week 12: Meno III Week 13: Final term examination
The course will be taught by dr. Loh, visiting professor from Thaiwan. Schedule will be clarified during the first two weeks of October.
Poslední úprava: Kučabová Veronika, Bc. (03.10.2023)
Podmínky zakončení předmětu -
Attendance: 10%
Homework: 20%
Discussion: 20%
Final term examination: 50%
Poslední úprava: Kučabová Veronika, Bc. (19.06.2023)
Attendance: 10%
Homework: 20%
Discussion: 20%
Final term examination: 50%
Poslední úprava: Kučabová Veronika, Bc. (19.06.2023)
Studijní opory -
Textbook:
Plato. Complete Works, edited, with Introduction and Notes, by John M. Cooper, Indianapolis/Cambridge: Hackett Publishing Company, 1997.
Reference books:
1. Allan, D. J.. Plato’s Phaedo, the UK: Routledge and Kegan Paul Ltd., 1955.
2. Allen, S. Danielle. Why Plato Wrote, the US: Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2013.
3. Ballard, G. Edward. Socratic Ignorance - An Essay on Platonic Self-Knowledge, The Netherlands: Martinus Hijhoff, 1965.
4. Benardete, Seth. Socrates’ Second Sailing - On Plato’s Republic, the US: the University of Chicago, 1989.
5. Fine, Gail. Plato on Knowledge and Forms - Selected Essays, New York/the US: Oxford University Press, 2003.
6. Lodge, C. Rupert. Plato’s Theory of Art, the UK: Routledge and Kegan Paul Ltd., 1953.
7. Mason, S. Andrew. Plato, Durham/the UK: Acumen, 2010.
