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180016 VO Greek Terminology (2021S)
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Language: German
Examination dates
- Wednesday 30.06.2021 11:30 - 12:50 Digital
- Wednesday 29.09.2021 12:00 - 13:20 Digital
- Monday 06.12.2021 13:30 - 14:40 Digital
- Tuesday 25.01.2022 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
Lecturers
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Students will be introduced first to the history of Ancient Greek and to the Greek Alphabet. Then we will discuss important philosophical terms from all areas of philosophy (natural philosophy, logic, metaphysics, ethics) drawing on important passages from ancient philosophers, including passages from the Presocratics, Plato and Aristotle. One central aim of the course is to explain main concepts of ancient philosophy, such as substance (ousia), virtue (arête), change-movement (kinêsis), syllogismos (syllogism). Another aim of the course is to familiarise students with the most important instruments for the study of ancient philosophy, such as dictionaries, editions, encyclopaedias, and translations.
- Wednesday 10.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 17.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 24.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 14.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 21.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 28.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 05.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 12.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 19.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 26.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 02.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 09.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 16.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
- Wednesday 23.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Students will be introduced first to the history of Ancient Greek and to the Greek Alphabet. Then we will discuss important philosophical terms from all areas of philosophy (natural philosophy, logic, metaphysics, ethics) drawing on important passages from ancient philosophers, including passages from the Presocratics, Plato and Aristotle. One central aim of the course is to explain main concepts of ancient philosophy, such as substance (ousia), virtue (arête), change-movement (kinêsis), syllogismos (syllogism). Another aim of the course is to familiarise students with the most important instruments for the study of ancient philosophy, such as dictionaries, editions, encyclopaedias, and translations.
Assessment and permitted materials
Written exam (which would include transcription, grammar, explanation of philosophical terms, translation of short Greek passages of philosophical prose, separation of words in a Greek sentence)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
We will discuss important philosophical terms of Greek philosophy. We will also read short texts of ancient philosophers and we will try to translate them and understand their grammar and syntax. Regular attendance will be beneficial for the students. A tutorial is also planned.
Examination topics
Philosophical terms and texts discussed in class.
Reading list
Dunshirn, A., Griechisch für das Philosophiestudium, Vienna 2013 (2. ed.)
Horn, C. - Rapp, C. (ed.), Wörterbuch der antiken Philosophie, Munich 2002
Moore, R., Comparative Greek and Latin Syntax, London 1952
Peters, F. E., Greek Philosophical Terms, N. York 1967
Urmson, J. O., The Greek Philosophical Vocabulary, London 1990
Horn, C. - Rapp, C. (ed.), Wörterbuch der antiken Philosophie, Munich 2002
Moore, R., Comparative Greek and Latin Syntax, London 1952
Peters, F. E., Greek Philosophical Terms, N. York 1967
Urmson, J. O., The Greek Philosophical Vocabulary, London 1990
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