UMass Boston

Soul & Self in Ancient Greece

Course #: CLSICS 218G, Class #: 3599, Section #: 01

Description

This course focuses on the evolution of Greek ideas about the mind and body, which in turn raises discussions of topics such as beauty, courage, nobility, athletics, death, madness, ecstasy and sexuality. The principal readings are Homer's Iliad and Plato's Symposium. Students also consider how works of Greek art reflected these themes.

Prerequisites

ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 credits Degree Students Only Students may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.