This course focuses on the relation between mythic and rational explanations of the cosmos in the Classical period. Beginning with a study of creation myths, this course explores the emergence of rational enquiry into the cosmos, especially as seen in the works of Pre-Socratic philosophers, Plato, and Aristotle. Through a comparative examination of mythic and rational accounts, students will reflect on the diverse and yet intimately related modes in which humans make sense of the world around them. This course is writing focused.
The primary discipline of this course is Philosophy.
Prerequisites
Through Cultural Lenses.