I. Course Description:
    In depth study of the various perspectives of ancient and medieval philosophy.  Students will learn the central ideas
    governing metaphysical, epistemological and ethical theory of Classical and Western philosophy.  Political and aesthetic
    theory may be also addressed.
 

II. Course Text:
    Classics of Western Philosophy. Fifth Ed. Edited by Steven M. Cahn. Hackett Publishing Company

III. Course Schedule:
    A. First half of semester:
          Pre-Socratics
          Plato
          Aristotle
          Epicurus
          Epictetus
     B. Second half of semester
         Augustine
         Anselm
         Thomas Aquinas
         Nicholas of Cusa

IV. Requirements:
    A. Midterm Exam—several essay questions from first half of semester
    B. Final Exam—essay questions from second half of semester (not cumulative)
    C. Analytical Essay—must be 5 to 8 pages typed, 12 pt font, double-spaced.
    D. Attendance—Students must check after class with the professor if late.  Absence of 25% or more of total classes will
        result in no credit for the course.  No credit is given if the student leaves before a class is dismissed.

V. Grading:
     Participation and Attendance: 20 %
     Essay: 20 %
     Midterm: 30 %
     Final: 30 %