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180057 VO Greek Terminology (2021W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
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Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Änderung 10.01.2022: Aufgrund der aktuellen COVID-19 Verordnung werden alle Jänner Einheiten digital abgehalten.

  • Tuesday 12.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 19.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 09.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 16.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 23.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 30.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 07.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 14.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hybride Lehre
    Hörsaal 7 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 7
  • Tuesday 11.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 18.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 25.01. 15:00 - 16:30 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 short 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.
- For a positive grade you need to get 40 points.

Scale of Evaluation:
1: 85-100 Points
2: 70-84 Points
3: 55-69 Points
4: 40-54 Points
5: 0-39 Points

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

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