GPHI
6104

Plato's Republic

New School for Social Research: Philosophy

Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Plato's Republic
Spring 2024
Taught By: Gwen Grewal
Section: A

CRN: 14932

Credits: 3

In this course we will closely read Plato’s Republic, with attention to the relationship between the poetic, political, and philosophic, especially as it is expressed through the dramatic framing of Plato’s arguments. The backdrop of democratic Athens and its tyrannical lust will be kept in full view, alongside the ties between Plato’s Republic and Timaeus—for the cosmology of the latter seems to complete the political hypothesis of the former. Does the expression of justice in the soul require an account of the entire universe? This is what the poets pretend to in their tales about fate and divinities. But, while it is the poets who receive the most Socratic tailoring in the Republic, Socrates’ own poetic flourish is on display throughout his extended narration. Students will be encouraged to consult more than one translation of the dialogue. They will also have access to the professor’s own working translations of specific passages. No knowledge of Greek is required for this course, though it would be an asset.

College: New School for Social Research (GF)

Department: Philosophy (PHI)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 20

Add/Drop Deadline: February 4, 2024 (Sunday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 16, 2024 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 7:28pm EDT 3/28/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 8:00pm - 9:50pm
Building: 6 East 16th Street
Room: 1107
Date Range: 1/22/2024 - 5/13/2024