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180038 SE Plato's Theory of Forms and its Aristotelian criticism (2022W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 11.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 18.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 25.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 08.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 15.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 22.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 29.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 06.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 13.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 10.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 17.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 24.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 31.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Plato's theory of Forms is undoubtedly one most significant aspect of his philosophy. In the seminar we will read and discuss the relevant texts of Plato's dialogues such as the Phaedo, the Republic, the Parmenides and the Timaeus. One important question we will address, is what Plato aims to explain with that theory. We will then turn to Aristotle, who famously criticised Plato's Forms especially in his Metaphysics. We will concentrate especially in Met. I and XIV.

Assessment and permitted materials

- regular and active participation
- presentation
- two essays

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Regular attendance (no unexcused absences), presentation, 2 essays
- It is expected that all participants make a presentation of 20 minutes and provide a handout.
- All participants should write two essays on a philosophical topic or on a text by Plato or Aristotle.
- Essays must be 7 to 8 p. long in normal font and with 1 ½ interlinear space.
- The final grade (1-5) will depend on following three tasks, the presentation and participation in class (20%), the first essay (40%), and the second essay (40%)

Examination topics

All participants should make a presentation and write two essays, one during the semester and one at the end of the semester.

Reading list

Frede, D. „The Doctrine of Forms under Critique – Part I”, in C. Steel (ed.), Aristotle’s Metaphysics Alpha. Symposium Aristotelicum, Oxford 2012, 265-296
Politis, V., Aristotle and the Metaphysics, London 2004
Politis, V., Plato's Essentialism. Reinterpreting Plato's Theory of Forms, Cambridge 2021
Steel, C., “Plato as seen by Aristotle”, in C. Steel (ed.), Aristotle’s Metaphysics Alpha. Symposium Aristotelicum, Oxford 2012, 167-200

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