Lucretius
This course centers on the De Rerum Natura of Lucretius. It examines Lucretius' literary technique and his place in the Roman tradition of hexametric poetry. It also explores Lucretius as a major exponent of Epicurean philosophy and the scientific world view of that philosophical tradition.
Outcomes: Students should demonstrate detailed understanding of Lucretius' work and its significance; They should engage critically with scholarship addressing Lucretius' literary, philosophical, cultural, and historical contexts and influences.
Outcomes: Students should demonstrate detailed understanding of Lucretius' work and its significance; They should engage critically with scholarship addressing Lucretius' literary, philosophical, cultural, and historical contexts and influences.