Colin Webster
GRK 131 Philosophy and Science
Lecture/Discussion MW 3:10PM 4:30PM WELLMN 00103
In this class, student will be reading Epictetus’ Enchiridion. Epictetus was a first century Stoic philosopher, who was born as a slave to Epaphroditus, the secretary to the Roman emperor Nero. Epictetus was eventually freed and studied philosophy. His Enchiridion, a “handbook” on philosophy, gave guidelines on how to live, and he advocated that we should only concern ourselves with what is “up to us” and accept all things beyond our control with equanimity. It has been a deeply influential text, and we’ll examine its lessons and well as its impact on modern cognitive behavioral therapy, addiction treatment, etc. First and foremost, though, this course aims to solidify students’ knowledge of Greek grammar and morphology. It will enrich students’ vocabulary and increase the speed, enjoyment and critical insight with which they read Greek texts. By the end of the semester they should prepared to take more advanced courses or to read further on their own.
- General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).