2008-2009 Plato/Republic Schedule

Note: This schedule shows what will be covered each date; assignments are to be done prior to the date on which the material will be discussed in class. Click on the link to locate the questions which are due on the indicated date.

Nov 6 (7)	Book I	At the house of Cephalus (For Nov 6) & Thrasymachus (For Nov 7)
Nov 11	Book II	Glaucon & Adeimantus
Nov 13 (14)	Book II	Socrates' Reply
Nov 18	Book III	Education and the Guardians
Nov 20(21)	Book III	Myth of the Metals and the Noble Lie
Nov 25	Book IV	The Cardinal Virtues & Justice
Dec 2	Book V	Family Life & The Philosopher King
Dec 4	Mid-Quarter Exam
Dec 5	Book VI	The Good
Dec 9	Book VII	The Cave
Dec 11	Book VII	The Education of the Philosopher King
Dec 16	Book VIII	Injustice
Dec 18	Book VIII	Further Injustice
Jan 6	Book IX	Happiness
Jan 8(9)	Book X	Criticism of Art & Immortality of the Soul
Jan 15	Exam (Cumulative)	.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

Each student has certain basic responsibilities. Among them are:

1) Timely completion of all assignments,

2) Personal honesty and integrity in test taking and composition,

3) Being present for class,

4) Being on time,

5) Contacting the instructor outside of class time for additional help when needed,

6) Active participation in group activities, labs, projects and assignments

Unless prior arrangements have been made, absences from class will be considered unexcused and late work will not be credited. I reserve the right to modify this syllabus at my sole discretion.

We will have two tests. The tests will be weighted 50%, HW 30%, Quizes 20%. The homework is graded as either acceptable or unacceptable and is due at the beginning of the each class period. Unless prior arrangements have been made, late homework will not be accepted. The homework will not be returned and may not be reviewed by me. Keep a copy for yourself and use it during class to take notes/correct your own answers.