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Ancient Greek Concepts of Nature

Class at Faculty of Humanities |
YBF390

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The aim of this course is to introduce students to the Greek natural philosophy and science and to provide them with the opportunity to read the original texts (in English translations) and identify in them ideas that paved the way for modern life sciences. By studying these texts, one gains insight into the essential terminology and conceptions

(e.g. logos, idea/eidos, úsia, hylé-morphé, physis, causality, necessity, teleology) of Ancient Greek philosophy.