Classics of Western Thought

Education facts

Code: ILHB33

<p>In this course, you will read a selection of significant theoretical works from the Western tradition. Studying these texts will give you an insight into the intellectual development of the Western world from classical antiquity to the present day. </p><p>Reading these classic texts will provide insight into key ideas concerning philosophy, religion, politics and science. The concept of 'classics' is examined from critical and historical perspectives. Throughout the course, you will discuss and evaluate various approaches to reading theoretical texts, such as close reading, historical contextualisation, and critical interpretation. The ideas in these works have had an enormous influence on our society, and many of them remain relevant to the present day. Reading them is not only a pleasure, but also allows us to understand where these ideas originated and the problems they were intended to solve.</p>

Entry requirements

General requirements for university studies in Sweden

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Classics of Western Thought

  Lund University

  Start date: 23 March 2026

  End date: 15 May 2026

  Pace of study: 75 %