Plato, Socrates, and the Birth of Western Philosophy | 西方哲学精神探源

This philosophy course explores the origins of Western philosophy – a rich tapestry of ideas that began with the most noted ancient Greek and Roman philosophers.

By examining the work of these historic figures, students will attain a strong grasp of Western philosophy’s basic spirit. In doing so, they’ll cultivate deeper thinking abilities, explore noble values, and learn to contemplate the world around them in new ways.

This course is open to undergraduates from all majors. Through classroom lectures and extracurricular reading and discussion, this course will help them grasp the rich thoughts of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, explore the origin of philosophical spirit, reveal the spiritual orientation of the ancient Greek nation, and clarify the characteristics of the ancient Greek nation’s way of thinking. , to help students grasp the basic spirit of philosophy, develop theoretical thinking abilities, cultivate noble sentiments, and improve humanistic qualities.