HNRS 23
Political Dissidence Today and in Ancient Greece: Trial and Death of Socrates in Its Classical and Legal Context
Description: Seminar, three hours. Study of trial and death of Socrates by examining its relevance today to legal treatment of dissent and civil disobedience in the U.S. and to variety of contemporary theories and strategies of dissent. Introduction to Greek legal system, values that animated that system, and new ways to think about roles of law. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
Most Helpful Review
not sure if she's going to teach it again any time soon, but it was an intense class in terms of the amount of work one had to put in. However, it was worth it because you come out of the class knowing more than you ever wanted to about the Life and Death of Socrates and its place in the modern legal context. (2) 5 page papers, one take home practice midterm, 20 page term paper ( ino intense huh--atleast for an undergrad class), and an in class final. Brilliant professor, great readings, you just really have to love the subject matter. Enjoy, take it for the experience, if for nothing else
not sure if she's going to teach it again any time soon, but it was an intense class in terms of the amount of work one had to put in. However, it was worth it because you come out of the class knowing more than you ever wanted to about the Life and Death of Socrates and its place in the modern legal context. (2) 5 page papers, one take home practice midterm, 20 page term paper ( ino intense huh--atleast for an undergrad class), and an in class final. Brilliant professor, great readings, you just really have to love the subject matter. Enjoy, take it for the experience, if for nothing else