Category: Readings
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Aristotle on metaphysics and the Prime Mover
Aristotle, Physics II.1–3, III, IV.10–14, VII.1, VIII.1–6 and 10 Aristotle, Metaphysics I.1–2; optional: V.1–9; VII.1, XII.1; optional: XII.2–5; IX.8–9; XII.6–10 Start: Monday, March 30, 2026 Topic: metaphysics (ontology, cosmology, theology); the Prime Mover
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Reading 2: Plato’s Laws X
Plato, Laws X 884a–900b (from Bk. X start through to “utterly denied the existence of the Gods” in the Jowett trans.; or just finish the whole thing) Start: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Topic: the original
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Reading 1: Plato’s Timaeus
Plato, Timaeus 17a–48b (up to the end of the creation of man and the parts of the soul and sense organs; the introduction of “necessity” is a good place to stop) Due: Friday, March 6,