
Bristol Academy
High School Courses for Home-Educating Families
WESTERN PHILOSOPHICAL TRADITIONS
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This course will present an overview of significant philosophers and schools of philosophy in the western tradition. The classical philosophy of Greece and Rome, as well as that of Judeo-Christianity, will serve as the anchor sources of study and analysis. In addition, great thoughts and great thinkers from many traditions will be considered. The class will require an open mind, a love of reading and thinking, and a willingness to discuss ideas in a respectful manner. This should be a very helpful course for the college bound student and any young person who loves to ponder the meaning of life!
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Students should expect take home tests with personal and thought provoking questions; papers on some of the philosophers requiring research; and handouts with optional/mandatory assignments involved
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There are no prerequisites to take this course, other than the student being capable of high school level course work and thinking well.
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This course is worth 1/2 credit of high school Philosophy/Logic.
CLASS TIME
Spring 2018
Tuesday
8:30 - 10:00 AM
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Texts Supplied by the Student:
None
Texts Supplied by the Instructor:
Philosophy: 100 essential thinkers - by Philip Stokes
A World of Ideas - by Leo Jacobus
Class title:
$125.00 - payable at Spring registration
Sibling Discount: If a family is taking multiple classes from Mr. Smith, there is a 20% discount on the total. So, $200 for two concurrent classes.
*Plus insurance and facilities fee.
See Registration page for details.