Meets the following requirements: HS   

In this course we consider problems concerning the nature of ethics and the explanation of behavior as they arose in Greek philosophy and culture and as they are considered in contemporary discussions of ethics.  The main text is M. Nussbaum's The Fragility of Goodness, and the writings of Plato, Aristotle, and the Greek dramatists are also explored.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced.  Prerequisites: Two philosophy courses or permission of the instructor.  Class limit: 15.  *HS*