PHIL2325 — Ancient Philosophy and Political Thought: Reviews & Ratings

PHIL2325 (Ancient Philosophy and Political Thought) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 4.9/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.

Examines the philosophers of classical Greece, primarily Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. These philosophers examined the nature of the material world, of the city, and of the person. The course takes up both the moral and political writings as well as the metaphysical writings. Devotes considerable attention to major works such as Plato’s Republic. Some time is given to early Greek philosophers, to the Sophists, and to later developments. Requires written analysis of philosophical texts. PHIL 2325 and POLS 2325 are cross-listed.

Average rating

4.9/5

Difficulty

2.5/5

Ratings

36

Last taught

Fall 2026

Credits

4 Hours

Prerequisites

ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C

NUpath

Ethical Reasoning, Interpreting Culture, Writing Intensive

Professors

• Getty Lustila
• Jacob Stump
• Michael Meyer

Data updated October 2026.

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