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1) I want to take Ancient Western Philosophy but Intro to Philosophy is a prerequisite. What should I expect from the introductory philosophy course? Am I going to have to learn about the Chinese stuff too? I might take the intro class as a summer course (either that or Celtic Christianity).2) For a graduate degree in Classical History, up to what year is this covered? 1400-ish? I'm assuming classical history is Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages?
I couldn't speak to your first question, I have never taken a formal Philosophy class. As to number 2, I believe Classical History is the Greeks and Rome to A.D. 476 and the traditional date for the fall of the Roman Empire. I should alter this to include all the ancient societies of the Fertile Crescent and Mediterranean Basin Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Egyptians, etc.
I think an intro philosophy class will probably be guided by a textbook, so whatever is included in there will be it. Probably exposure to major themes, beginning with the Greeks (esp. Plato and Aristotle), going through Augustine, the medieval thinkers, early modern (e.g. Descartes), Enlightenment, the big 19th century hitters, and then modern philosophers. I really don't know if you'd learn any Chinese philosophy – though this could be the case given trends in “multicultural” issues – but if you do it would probably be in Confucianism. Actually, Confucianism is kind of neat (based on what I know about it) and in a way can be compared to Greek thought.
Is there a difference between a (graduate) degree in Ancient/Classical History and a degree in the Classical Studies? Looking at Boston College, they have a Dept of History and a Dept of Classics. It seems the Classics dept. places more emphasis on literature and language rather than history.BC History Dept.BC Classics Dept.I'm confused. I like AMU, and they do have an MA program in exactly what I'm looking for, but I'd rather pursue a grad degree at a brick & mortar. I thought Providence Coll. had something but I can't find it on their website. I should go talk to an advisor there and tell him/her what I'm looking for, huh?
I actually have never really known what a classics major studies. I took a look at the course page at Boston College and it appears that the major goes into Greek/Latin languages, as well as ancient art, literature, and history. So it's like you get an inter-disciplinary education in Greek (and some Roman) civilization.Should you go for it? I dunno - it depends on what exactly you want to do with it, I think. I can say that it would have been an ideal undergrad major for me in my field had if I were to go into some Greek or Roman topic at a Masters level.BTW, isn't Boston like 2-3 hours from Providence? I remember driving from New York to Boston via Providence a few years back and the total trip took about five hours. If you're interested in taking classes at one of these bricks & mortar schools you may want to audit a class first to see how you like it. The dynamic is definitely different than online classes.
It's about an hour, hour and a half depending on traffic. As for BC, they have an excellent reputation, but I wonder how much more seeing that they are so similar to PC. I know the dynamics are different, but one thing I'm missing now is the human interaction. I REALLY would prefer PC if they offer what I want. I also checked URI, but they are vague (although they have an underwater archaeology minor in their history program if I want to do that).I would think majoring in history is more broad than a major in Classical Studies. It would still cover literature and art, perhaps just not as much in depth. (relying more on translations rather than translating it myself for example)I think the best bet would be to take a live course sometime soon and speak with a student advisor. If all goes well, I still have a few years left before I have to make a decision. I have nothing against AMU, I just don't know how accepted it will be for future employment if I have both an UG and grad degree from an online school.
I have always thought a degree in Classics focused more on languages than history. I could be wrong though.
Who said that Infidels, and even Atheists, couldn't show compassion for Christians ? ;D http://eternal-earthbound-pets.com/
Who said that Infidels, and even Atheists, couldn't show compassion for Christians ? ;D http://eternal-earthbound-pets.com/
This should probably be in a separate thread but for the life of me I cannot think of an appropriate header for it. I did get a great laugh though.
I'm guessing that it is the same as this article:http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110518/ts_alt_afp/usreligionanimalsoffbeatI have a hard time imagining that people take this group seriously, and so it boggles my mind how it has "259 clients, who have paid $135 for the first pet".
You'll get into the Pre-Socratics Thales, Parmenides, Zeno, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Pythagoras, Anaxagoras, Empedocles,and Heraclitus among others. Then you get into Plato and Aristotle and go from there.
Yesterday was very quiet in WCF. (except 1 or 2) Carefulness, just in case of a sudden lift off …? ;D
