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希臘哲學的意義與價值

a. 希臘哲學與中國哲學之三點不同：(1) 言必及物vs.多言無益(2) 抽象思維vs.實用思維(3) 以思考為主的倫理學vs.以情感為主的倫理學 b. 西洋哲學的起源 c. 哲學就是批判理性主義

先蘇哲學（一）

a. 西哲第一人：泰利斯 b. 批判老師第一人：阿那克希曼德 c. 回到自然本源：阿那克希曼尼 d. 數字是萬物之本源：畢達哥拉斯

先蘇哲學（二）

a. 唯一不變的就是變動：愛菲斯學派 b. 存在是不變動的：巴門尼德 c. 最符合常識的多元理論 d. 可以極大也可以極小的原子

詭辯學派/從詭辯學派到蘇格拉底

a. 誰說授課不能領錢：詭辯學派 b. 自詡最會講話的人：普達格拉、高爾吉亞 c. 詭辯學派的哲學價值：相對主義 e. 蘇格拉底的生平與人格特質

蘇格拉底與柏拉圖

a. 蘇格拉底的詰問法與倫理思想 b. 蘇格拉底的辯護：成功？失敗？ c. 柏拉圖：生平與政治理想 d. 柏拉圖：對正義的討論 e. 柏拉圖：靈魂與理型

柏拉圖

a. 柏拉圖：知識與回憶 b. 柏拉圖：愛的真諦 c. 柏拉圖的目的論立場 d. 柏拉圖的唯心論

從柏拉圖到亞里斯多德

a. 亞里斯多德對柏拉圖的批判 b. 亞里斯多德的經驗論 c. 亞里斯多德：邏輯學 d. 亞里斯多德：物理學 e. 亞里斯多德：形上學

希臘哲學在西洋哲學史中的重要性

a. 亞里斯多德：倫理學 b. 亞里斯多德：政治學 c. 亞里斯多德對後代科學發展的影響 d. 多元思維的融合 e. 批判理性的應用 f. 語言決定了世界嗎？

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Develops an understanding of the roots of Western philosophy and its enduring impact

Imparts skills in critical reasoning and rational thought that are highly relevant to various academic disciplines

Strengthens foundational knowledge in Western philosophy for intermediate learners

Provides a comprehensive overview of the history and key concepts of Greek philosophy

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Greek philosophy

This course, Understanding the Greek Philosophy, has been consistently well received by students, with all reviews giving a score of either 4 or 5 stars. Students particularly enjoy the professor's engaging delivery and the use of storytelling to explain complex philosophical concepts. The course covers the development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratics to Aristotle, with a focus on the differences and similarities between these thinkers. Students will also learn about the significance of Greek philosophy in the development of Western thought and its relevance to contemporary issues.

The course assignments encourage students to think critically.

"課後作業也能很好的引發思考，很讚！"

The course shows the relevance of Greek philosophy to contemporary issues.

"讓對希臘哲學有興趣的人受益良多，老師講課會運用例子輔助論點，所以不會顯得艱澀。"

The professor explains the material clearly.

"老師講解清楚，作業量雖稍多，但是可以學到許多東西!"

"老師講解很有內涵！"

The course provides a comprehensive overview of Greek philosophy.

"完整簡介希臘哲學思維"

"The course applies the Greek philosophical thinking all through his teaching, and makes those great philosophers and their thoughts from over 2,000 years ago so relevant to us today."

"對我日常生活的思想帶來顯著的影響，非常有意思的一門課"

The professor makes the material interesting.

"苑教授的对古希哲的解释清晰、明了，见解也很独到。"

"苑教授將課程內容以說故事的方式，解釋得容易理解，幫助學生快速吸收。"

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