CLAS 520B (01) - Classical Society, Politics and Ethics: Happiness and Ancient Views of the Good Life

Ancient Views of the Good Life

Durham   Liberal Arts :: Classics
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 56545
How did the Greeks and Romans define happiness and was happiness considered an essential component of the "good life"? How do ancient concepts of the "good life" influence later views of human flourishing and how do specific historical circumstances alter utopian visions of a life well lived? This course traces the concept of the "good life" from ancient Greece to today and challenges students to create their own vision of a "good life".
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc)
Instructors: Susan Curry

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 MWF 12:10pm - 1:00pm MURK 202
Final Exam 5/13/2024 5/13/2024 M 3:30pm - 5:30pm MURK 202

Booklist

Book Details
MEDITATIONS (02)
by AURELIUS
Required
ISBN
978081296825 5
PUBLISHER
PENG RAND
ART OF HAPPINESS (12)
by EPICURUS
Required
ISBN
978014310721 7
PUBLISHER
PENG RAND
CYNIC PHILOSOPHERS:FROM DIOGENES... (12)
by DOBBIN
Required
ISBN
978014119222 2
PUBLISHER
PENG RAND
PATH:WHAT CHINESE PHILOSOPHERS CAN... (16)
by PUETT
Required
ISBN
978147677784 9
PUBLISHER
S+S
ART OF HAPPINESS:HANDBOOK FOR LIVING (98)
by DALAI LAMA
Required
ISBN
978157322754 4
PUBLISHER
PENG RAND
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