PHIL7704

Plato's Republic

Name: Plato's Republic
Rating: 4.63 (16 reviews)

In this course, we will explore in depth Plato's Republic, with particular attention to parallels between the Republic and the literary works of Plato's predecessors, including Homer, the tragedians, and Aristophanes. The focus of our reading will be on the role of poetry, imagination, and narrative in the dialogue.

Course overview

Department: Philosophy
School: MCAS
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.63 / 5

Based on 16 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Marina B McCoy
Fall 2026
Marina Mccoy
Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.69/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Marina B McCoy · Stokes Hall 101N TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered