The Trial of Socrates

About the Course

The trial of Socrates is one of the most impactful events in the history of Western Philosophy. After a lifetime of dedicated philosophizing Socrates paid the ultimate price, being sentenced to execution by a 280-221 vote by a 501 person jury representing democratic Athens. But there are many unsolved puzzles surrounding this event, and in modern scholarship a debate has flared up about whether Socrates was sentenced primarily on account of challenging the political or the religious establishment of his day. At stake in this debate is the proper understanding of Socrates’ role in the unfolding of Western philosophy. In this course we explore these and related themes.

Format

Once a week, you will participate in a real-time online class delivered by your instructor using video conferencing. Watch your instructor’s lecture and ask questions in interactive Q&As. All lectures are recorded and shared with students for later viewing.

Course Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

Course Time: 10:30am-12:00 pm Pacific time

Length: 5 weeks | 1.5 hours per week

Instructors: Anders Kraal

Prerequisite: None

Price: $140 + GST (5%) = $147

About the Instructor

Dr Anders Kraal joined the Department of Philosophy at UBC in 2015. He has published papers in various areas of philosophy, including the history and philosophy of logic, the philosophy of religion, and the history of early modern philosophy. He has a particular interest in the Problem of Evil, and the philosophical writings of David Hume, Soren Kierkegaard, and Bertrand Russell.

Refund Policy

We will issue a refund or full fee transfer to another course, less a $50 administration fee, when you fill out and submit our Course Withdrawal Form at least three (3) business days before the course start date. We cannot offer refunds or course transfers for withdrawals after this deadline.

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