PHIL 160 - History of Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval

    Recent Professors
    David A. Eck
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    15–23 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course covers the history of Western philosophy, from the ancient Greeks to the medieval period. Key philosophers and movements in antiquity include the Pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, Skepticism, Epicureanism, and Stoicism. Key medieval philosophers include Ibn Sina, Augustine, and Maimonides. Topics include the relationship between philosophy and religion, the relationship between individual and society, human nature, and the limits of human knowledge. Special attention is given to how ancient and medieval thought continues to shape metaphysical, epistemic, and ethical views in contemporary society.
    Usually Held
    Wed 11:10am–12:25pm, Wed