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CLASSICS 40

The History of Ancient Greek Philosophy (PHIL 100)

UNITS:4
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-A-II

We shall cover the major developments in Greek philosophical thought, focusing on Plato, Aristotle, and the Hellenistic schools (the Epicureans, the Stoics, and the Skeptics). Topics include epistemology, metaphysics, psychology, ethics and political theory. No prereqs, not repeatable.

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1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 11822
0 / 60 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday, Thursday
TIME:9 AM – 10:20 AM
LOCATION:260-113
INSTRUCTOR:
Hobbs, Landon
4units

CLASSICS 40: The History of Ancient Greek Philosophy (PHIL 100)

4 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-A-II

We shall cover the major developments in Greek philosophical thought, focusing on Plato, Aristotle, and the Hellenistic schools (the Epicureans, the Stoics, and the Skeptics). Topics include epistemology, metaphysics, psychology, ethics and political theory. No prereqs, not repeatable.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Lecture — Tuesday Thursday 9:00 AM – 10:20 AM — 260-113 — Hobbs, Landon (Undergrad)

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