2010-2011 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.

Sept 9	Book I	At the house of Cephalus & Thrasymachus
Sept 14	Book II	Glaucon & Adeimantus
Sept 16	Book II	Socrates' Reply
Sept 21	Book III	Education and the Guardians
Sept 23	Book III	Myth of the Metals and the Noble Lie
Sept 28	Book IV	The Cardinal Virtues & Justice
Sept 30	Book V	Family Life & The Philosopher King
Oct 1	Mid-Quarter Exam
Oct 5	Book VI	The Good
Oct 7	Book VII	The Cave
Oct 12	Book VII	The Education of the Philosopher King
Oct 14	Book VIII	Injustice
Oct 19	Book VIII	Further Injustice
Oct 21	Book IX	Happiness
Oct 26	Book X	Criticism of Art & Immortality of the Soul
Oct 28	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 10%, Participation 10%. 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.