PHIL 6230 The Socratic Aporia Dialogues

Aporia in the Platonic dialogues: Aporia is the Platonic Socrates term for being at a loss, not knowing and recognizing that you do not know. Many Platonic dialogues end in aporia. We shall examine a number of them, including the Charmides, Apology, and Theaetetus, to see how Socrates transforms the negative event of aporia into an achievement.

Course overview

Department: Philosophy
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Graduate
Offered: Periodically

Requirements fulfilled

Philosophy: Free Philosophy electives (five courses, 15 credits); up to two approved cognate courses in other departments may also count (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Instructors

Drew Hyland
Spring 2027

Sections

Section 01
Spring 2027 · Drew Hyland · Stokes Hall 228N W 02:00PM-04:30PM · Offered