Ancient Philosophy
Code: 108425Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | FB | 2 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Jesús Hernandez Reynes
- Email :
- jesus.hernandez@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
No hay.
Objectives
Ancient Philosophy (6 ECTS) is a subject that is considered a core subject at the UAB, scheduled for the second year of the following studies: Bachelor’s degree in philosophy and Bachelor's degree in Antiquity Sciences.
The subject is mainly an introduction to the origin of philosophy and the study of the two most significant pre-Socratic authors (Heraclitus and Parmenides) and the two most important authors of ancient philosophy (Plato and Aristotle), who in turn are among the most important of philosophy in general.
Learning outcomes
- CM10 (Apply historical philosophical perspectives to the analysis of current problems, valuing the historicity of human thought.) Apply historical philosophical perspectives to the analysis of current problems, valuing the historicity of human thought.
- CM11 (Develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of the Western philosophical legacy, recognising its relevance for contemporary thought in order to address the omissions that have conditioned the configuration of its canon and to assert historically marginalised contributions.) Develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of the Western philosophical legacy, recognising its relevance for contemporary thought in order to address the omissions that have conditioned the configuration of its canon and to assert historically marginalised contributions.
- CM12 (Develop a project related to the philosophical tradition that encourages reflective positioning, rational dialogue and a critical attitude.) Develop a project related to the philosophical tradition that encourages reflective positioning, rational dialogue and a critical attitude.
- KM11 (Explain the main philosophical systems, currents, authors and problems developed from ancient philosophy to the nineteenth century.) Explain the main philosophical systems, currents, authors and problems developed from ancient philosophy to the nineteenth century.
- KM12 (Identify the fundamental concepts of philosophical thought in a specific period, such as arché, substance, reason, faith, freedom, enlightenment, spirit, among others.) Identify the fundamental concepts of philosophical thought in a specific period, such as arché, substance, reason, faith, freedom, enlightenment, spirit, among others.
- KM13 (Identify the continuities and ruptures between the different stages of the historical development of Western philosophy by virtue of the conceptual elaboration that characterises them and the references between the texts worked.) Identify the continuities and ruptures between the different stages of the historical development of Western philosophy by virtue of the conceptual elaboration that characterises them and the references between the texts worked.
- KM44 (Use basic historiographical criteria to place philosophical doctrines in their corresponding social, scientific or religious context.) Use basic historiographical criteria to place philosophical doctrines in their corresponding social, scientific or religious context.
- SM11 (Relate philosophical ideas to other knowledge and cultural expressions of their time (science, art, religion, politics).) Relate philosophical ideas to other knowledge and cultural expressions of their time (science, art, religion, politics).
- SM12 (Analyse primary philosophical texts from different periods with critical and interpretative rigour.) Analyse primary philosophical texts from different periods with critical and interpretative rigour.
- SM13 (Contrast different philosophical positions, identifying their foundations, internal tensions and historical projections.) Contrast different philosophical positions, identifying their foundations, internal tensions and historical projections.
Contents
The syllabus of the subject is made up of the following topics:
Part 1.
Topic 1. The so-called "pre-Socratic" philosophy.
Topic 2. Heraclitus of Ephesus I.
Topic 3. Heraclitus of Ephesus II.
Topic 4. Heraclitus of Ephesus III.
Topic 5. Parmenides of Elea I.
Topic 6. Parmenides of Elea II.
Topic 7. Parmenides of Elea III.
Topic 8. The Sophists I.
Topic 9. The Sophists II.
Topic 10. Socrates.
Part 2.
Item 11. Plato, the philosopher who learns to die.
Topic 12. Plato and ideas.
Topic 13. Plato, politeia.
Item 14. Plato and Justice
Topic 15. Plato, the good and dialectics.
Item 16. Aristotle and syllogistic.
Item 17. Aristotle and the categories.
Item 18. Aristotle, Knowledge and Causes.
Item 19. Aristotle, the act and the potency.
Item 20. Aristotle, movement and the soul.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading and study. | 75 | 3 | CM10, CM11, CM12, KM11, KM12, KM13, KM44, SM11, SM12, SM13 |
| Dossier | 22.5 | 0.9 | CM10, CM11, CM12, KM11, KM12, KM13, KM44, SM11, SM12, SM13 |
| Lessons. | 45 | 1.8 | CM10, CM11, CM12, KM11, KM12, KM13, KM44, SM11, SM12, SM13 |
The classes consist of the presentation and discussion of texts on the subject. Interventions by the teacher and the participating students are expected. The class dynamics make it necessary to read the texts outside classroom hours that will later be treated in the classroom. Attendance at classroom sessions is essential.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dossier | 20% | 1.5 | 0.06 | CM10, CM11, CM12, KM11, KM12, KM13, KM44, SM11, SM12, SM13 |
| First test | 40% | 3 | 0.12 | CM10, CM11, CM12, KM11, KM12, KM13, KM44, SM11, SM12, SM13 |
| Second test | 40% | 3 | 0.12 | CM10, CM11, CM12, KM11, KM12, KM13, KM44, SM11, SM12, SM13 |
The dates of the exams will be communicated through the Virtual Campus in the first week of the course.
The week prior to the exams will be dedicated to individual tutorials.
This subject does not allow a single assessment.
The continuous evaluation will consist of 2 multiple-choice tests with a value of 40% each and a report with a value of 20% of the final grade.
To be eligible for the recovery, the student must have been evaluated in 2/3 of the total.
All assessment activities are recoverable if the overall grade has not reached the pass mark and is not less than a 3. The recovery will be done using the same format as the tests on the days established for the recovery.
Students will obtain a not assessable/no submitted course grade unless they have submitted more than 30% of the assessment items.
At the time of carrying out each assessment activity, the teacher will inform the students (Moodle) of the procedure and the date of review of the grades. The final grade is the weighted average of all the activities evaluated.
Use of AI
In this subject, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is allowed as an integral part of the development of the study and evaluation work, provided that the final result reflects a significant contribution of the student in the analysis and personal reflection. In the case of assessment activities, the student should clearly identify which parts have been generated with this technology, specify the tools used and include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and the final result of the activity. The non-transparency of the use of AI in the assessable activities will be considered academic dishonesty and will lead to the activity being evaluated with a 0 and cannot be recovered, or greater sanctions in cases of severity.
In general, in the event that the student makes any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade of an evaluation act, this evaluation act will be graded with a 0, regardless of the disciplinary process that may be instructed. In the event that there are several irregularities in the assessment of the same subject, the final grade for this subject will be 0.
Bibliography
Primary Source Edits
The preserved writings of the leading ancient philosophers are found in the great collections of Greek and Latin classics. With translation: "The Loeb Classical Library", "Collection des Universités de France" (Fond. G. Budé). No translation: "Bibliotheca Teubneriana" and "Bibliotheca Oxoniensis". Some titles are also in the collection of the Bernat Metge Foundation.
Diels, Hermann i Walther Kranz. 2004-2018. Die fragmente der vorsokratiker. 2 vol. i 1 vol. d’índex. Hildesheim: Weidmann.
Laks, André i Glenn Most. 2016. Les débuts de la philosophie grecque. París: Fayard. [Edició anglesa: Loeb edition of Early Greek Philosophy, en 9 volums. Volume I contains introductory and reference materials that are essential for using all other parts of the edition. Volumes II and III include chapters on ancient doxography, antecedents, and the Ionians from Pherecydes to Heraclitus. Volumes IV and V present Western Greek thinkers from the Pythagoreans to Hippo. Volumes VI and VII comprise later philosophical systems and their aftermath in the fifth and fourth centuries. Volumes VIII and IX present fifth-century reflections on language, rhetoric, ethics, and politics (the so-called Sophists and Socrates) and conclude with an appendix on philosophy and philosophers in Greek drama.]
Kern, Otto. 1963. Orphicorum fragmenta, Berlin: Weidmann.
Untersteiner, Mario i Antonio Battegazzore. 2009. I Sofisti. Testimonianze e frammenti, Milà: Bompiani.
Giannantoni, Gabriele. 1990. Socratis et socraticorum reliquiae. 4 vol. Nàpols: Bibliopolis.
Some translations
De Tales a Demòcrit. El pensament presocràtic. Fragments i testimonis. 2011. Edició i traducció de Joan Ferrer Gràcia. Girona: Edicions de la Ela Geminada.
De Tales a Demócrito. Fragmentos presocráticos. 2016. Trad. Alberto Bernabé. Madrid, Alianza.
Saviesa grega arcaica. 2012. Traducció de Jaume Pòrtulas / Sergi Grau. Martorell: Adesiara editorial.
Los Sofistas. Testimonios y fragmentos. 2013. Trad. José Solana Dueso. Madrid: Alianza editor.
Platón: Traduït al castellà en 9 vol. a la col·lecció "Biblioteca Clásica Gredos".
Plató. Diàlegs. Barcelona: Fundació Bernat Metge (ed. encara incompleta).
Aristòtil: Traduït al castellà en 18 vol. a la col·lecció "Biblioteca Clásica Gredos".
Laercio, Diógenes. 2013. Vidas y opiniones de los filósofos ilustres. Madrid: Alianza.
Dictionary of Concepts
Brunschwig, Jackes i Geoffrey Lloyd (ed.). 2000. Diccionario Akal de El saber griego, Madrid: Akal.
Introducción metodológica
Canto-Sperber, Monique i Luc Brisson. 1997. «Annexe. Ce qu’il faut savoiravant d’aborder l’etude dela penséeantique» a: Philosophie grecque (sous la direction de Monique Canto Sperber;en collaboration avec en collaboration avec Jonathan Barnes, Luc Brisson, Jacques Brunschwig). París: Presses Universitaires de France, 2017, 781-826.
Stories of Ancient Philosophy
Bréhier, Émile. 1998. Història de la filosofia 1. Antiguitat i edat mitjana, Barcelona: UAB Servei de Publicacions-Tecnos.
Burnett, John. 2022. La filosofia grega: de Tales a Plató. Sabadell: Enoanda.
Cornford, Francis M. 2023. Abans i després de Sòcrates. Sabadell: Enoanda.
García Gual, Carlos. 2004. Historia de la filosofía antigua, Madrid: Trota.
*Guthrie, William Keith Chambers. 2012. Historia de la filosofía griega, edició en 3 vol., Madrid: Gredos.
Secondary bibliography
Part One.
Berti, Enrico. 2009. En el principio era la maravilla. Las grandes preguntas de la filosofía antigua. Madrid: Gredos.
Burnet, John. 2021. L'aurora de la filosofia grega. Sabadell: Enoanda.
Colli, Giorgio. 2001. El naixement de la filosofia, Barcelona: Ed. 1984.
Sassi, Maria Michela. 2022. Los inicios de la filosofía en Grecia. Madrid: Siruela.
Snell, Bruno. 2008. El descubrimiento del espíritu. Estudios sobre la gènesis del pensamiento europeo en los griegos. Barcelona: Acantilado.
*Vernant, Jean-Pierre. 2011. Los orígenes del pensamiento griego, Barcelona: Paidós.
Williams, Bernard. 2011. Vergüenza y necesidad. Recuperación de algunos conceptos Morales de la Grecia Antigua. Madrid: Antonio Machado Libros.
Zellini, Paolo. 2018. Número y “logos”. Barcelona: Acantilado.
* Kirk, Geoffrey S.; John Earle Raven i Michael Schofield. 2014. Los filósofos presocráticos, Madrid: Gredos.
Laks, André. 2010. Introducción a la filosofía "presocrática". Madrid: Gredos.
Brun, Jean. 2005. Sòcrates. Barcelona: Edicions de 1984.
Curd, Patricia. 2022. Los filósofos presocráticos. Madrid: Tecnos.
Romilly, Jacqueline De. 2023. Los grandes sofistes en la Atenas de Pericles. Barcelona: Gredos.
Wilson, Emily. 2008. La muerte de Sócrates. Héroe, villano, charlatán, santo. Barcelona: Ed. Biblioteca Buridán.
Part Two.
Alcoberro, Ramon. 2022. Introducción a Platón. Barcelona: Gredos.
*Bredlow, Luis Andrés. 2017. Platón Esencial. Todo lo bueno es bello, y lo bello no carece de medida. Barcelona: Montesinos.
Görgemanns, Herwig. 2010. Platón. Una introducción, Santiago de Chile: Instituto de Estudios de la Sociedad.
Grube, Georges Maximilien Antoine. 2010. El pensamiento de Platón. Madrid: Gredos.
Hare, Richard Mervyn. 2009. Platón. Madrid: Alianza.
Melling, David J. 1992. Introducción a Platón. Madrid: Alianza.
Ross, William David. 1989. Teoría de las ideas de Platón. Madrid: Cátedra.
Taylor, Alfred Edward. 2014. Platón. Madrid: Tecnos.
*Vegetti, Mario. 2012, Platón. Quince lecciones sobre Platón. Madrid: Gredos.
Berti, Enrico. 2019. Perfil d’Aristòtil. Sabadell: Enoanda.
*Calvo, Tomás. 1996. Aristóteles y el Aristotelismo. Madrid: Akal.
Düring, Ingemar. 2005. Aristóteles. Exposición e interpretación de su pensamiento. Mèxic: UNAM.
Leroi, Armand Marie. 2017. La laguna. Cómo Aristóteles inventó la ciencia. Córdoba: Guadalmazán.
Lloyd, Geoffrey Ernest Richard. 2013. Aristóteles. Desarrollo y estructura de su pensamiento. Buenos Aires: Prometeo.
Ponsatí-Murlà, Oriol. 2022. Introducción a Aristóteles. Barcelona: Gredos.
Reale, Giovanni. 2003. Introducción a Aristóteles. Barcelona: Herder.
*Ross, Willlian David. 2022. Aristóteles. Madrid: Gredos.
Rovira, Rogelio. 2015. Repertorio de definiciones aristotélicas. Madrid: Escolar y Mayo.
Vigo, Alejandro. 2018. Aristóteles. Una Introducción. Santiago de Chile: Instituto de Estudios de la Sociedad.
*Books marked with * are especially recommended.
Software
It is not required.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (TE) Theory | 2 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 2 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |