Philosophy in Volos, Greece

This Program enables students to explore a range of philosophical questions central to human existence, e.g., what does it mean to be human? what is the nature of the self? how do we establish meaning in our lives? what is ultimately real, true and good? and thus, how ought we to live our lives?

By studying such thinkers as Confucius, Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Mill, Marx, Nietzsche, Freud, and Sartre, students have the unique opportunity to examine their fundamental beliefs about the world , their lives and their own identities in the ancient surroundings of classical Greece, the very birthplace of Western philosophy.       The Program begins in Athens where we will visit the Acropolis, the National Archaeology Museum, the Parthenon, Agora and Theater of Dionysus. We will also visit Delphi en route to our ultimate destination of Volos, the third largest port in Greece. Field trips in the vicinity of Volos will include the picturesque, mountainous Pilion peninsula, the cosmopolitan island of Skiathos, Mt. Olympus, and the breathtaking Varlaam Monastery in Meteora. Students will also have time to themselves to explore Volos and surrounding towns and relax on local beaches.

Dates of Travel: May 17 – June 13, 2010
Program Fee*: $4,078 per student
Tuition for 6 credit hours + $20 fee: $1,208 per student
Personal Expenses**: $1000 per student

Total Approximate Cost: $6,286 per student

Non-refundable Deposit: $500 due December 18, 2009
Second Non-refundable Deposit: $1500 due Febrary 1, 2010
Remaining Balance due by March 15, 2010 (refund policy explained in program description handout)

* Program fee to include airfare from Springfield to Athens, apartment accommodations in Volos, hotel in Athens and Skiathos with breakfast, program transportation, international health insurance, faculty expenses, field trip entrance fees, and 2 group dinners.

**Personal expenses include passport fee, local transportation, and most meals. This figure does not include books, entertainment, souvenirs, personal trips which may vary depending on individual students’ spending habits and preferences.


Course:
PHIL 200: Classical Problems in Philosophy (3 credit hours; satisfies the “Ideas and Events” GP21 requirement)
GLST/PHIL 210: Values Analysis (3 credit hours; satisfies the “Values and Inquiry” GP21 requirement)

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Lisa Esposito
lesposit@drury.edu
(417) 873-7229

Dr. Chris Panza
cpanza@drury.edu
(417) 873-6837