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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Ancient Greek philosophy has influenced western culture and thinking to a vast extent. Its philosophers have left a wealth of historical information for the present and future generations to learn and decipher. Moreover, one can also use ancient philosophy to gain insight into modern society and its struggles.
Thus, the Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy by Swayam will help you gain an in-depth knowledge of Greek philosophy and its history. The comprehensive curriculum will take you on a journey through different schools of thought and some of Philosophy’s dominant figures. You will also learn about ancient philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and their significant contributions.
Additionally, the Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy online course will run for 12 weeks to help you learn numerous complex topics and fascinating theories. Dr Babu M N and the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady will be presenting this programme. Upon completing the course, you can attain Swayam’s Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy certification by fulfilling the required eligibility.
The Highlights
- Online learning programme
- Elective course
- Duration of 12 weeks
- Undergraduate level
- ‘Humanities and social sciences’ field
- Expert instructor
- Certification provided
- Online application
- Discussion forum
- Credit system
- Assignments and evaluation
- E-learning material
- Books and references mentioned
Programme Offerings
- elective course
- Social Sciences
- Humanities subject
- Course on Philosophy
- online programme
- Ancient Greek philosophy
- 12-week duration
- Undergraduate level
- Medieval philosophy
- certificate on completion
- Course assessment
- proctored exam
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | SSUS Kalady |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification qualifying details
The Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy certification is based on the in-course assessment’s 30% weightage, and the end term proctored test’s 70% score.
What you will learn
Upon completion of the Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy by Swayam, you will learn the following topics:
- The history of Greek philosophy and its development.
- Different schools of thought in Greek philosophy.
- Contribution of ancient philosophers like Socrates, Plato and Aristotle to the field of philosophy.
- Understanding the theories of medieval thinkers like St. Augustine. St. Anselm, and St. Thomas Aquinas.
- Religious contributions of the medieval thinkers.
- The core concepts of the medieval and classic Greek school of thought.
Who it is for
Admission Details
With these steps, you can start learning the Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy online programme:
Step 1: Use this to check the course: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_hs15/preview.
Step 2: Click on the ‘JOIN’ icon.
Step 3: Upon redirecting to the account creation and sign-up page, either start a Swayam account or sign in via an existing one.
Step 4: After you have signed up, you can start learning the course when it begins.
Application Details
There is no application form for the Swayam Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy certificate course. To enroll, you have to create an account on the website and sign in. You can do so by providing a username, your email address, and a password. Alternatively, you can log in through your Facebook/Google/Microsoft account too.
The Syllabus
- History of Greek Philosophy
- Greek School of Thought - The Eleatics
- Pre-Socratic Philosophy
- Pre- Socratic Thinkers- the Ionians
- Thales of Miletus
- Anaximander
- Anaximenes
- Pythagoras
- Heraclitus
- Parmenides
- Zeno
- Anaxagoras
- Leuippus
- Democritus
- Sophist Philosophy
- Protagoras
- Socrates Theory of knowledge
- Socratic Method
- Plato’s Theory of knowledge
- Doctrine of Ideas
- Concept of Soul
- Aristotelian Epistemology
- Logic
- Substance, matter and form
- The Process of Change
- Nichomachean Ethics
- Epicureanism
- Stoicism
- Historical overview of Medieval Philosophy
- Features and Characteristics of Medieval Philosophy
- Major Phases and Important Thinkers of Medieval Philosophy
- Central Themes and Philosophical Concerns of Medieval Philosophy
- Medieval Philosophers: Boethius
- Medieval Philosophers :Anselm of Canterbury
- Great Medieval Philosophers :St. Augustine of Hippo
- Medieval Philosophers: Saint Thomas Aquinas
Instructors
SSUS Kalady Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Dr Babu M N, an Assistant Professor from the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, will teach this curriculum.
You will have to complete the course in 12 weeks.
The curriculum consists of a four-credit system. You must submit all assessments and participate in Swayam’s proctored test for evaluation.
You will receive e-learning content and reference material. There will also be a weekly interactive session to discuss doubts and interact with the instructor.