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IDS 101: Plato

Section of The School of Athens by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino

Course Description

Plato is one of the most important philosophers who has ever lived. His writings are thousands of years old, yet they still have the power to provoke and captivate. His influence is so great that some have said that Western philosophy "consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." This course will be a study of several major works by Plato, works that stand out not only as wonderful examples of philosophy but also as examples of great literature. Some of the questions we will address are: What is the nature of reality? Do we have souls, and is there life after death? What does a just society look like? Is it possible to teach virtue? And what is the nature of love?

About the Library

The “Library of Things” is a collection of non-traditional items and materials for extracurricular and leisure activities that the library provides to the Willamette Community. It includes tools, outdoor items, electronics, craft supplies, and more. The Library of things catalog is available at the circulation desk:

  • Sewing machines (Serger)
  • Bike locks
  • Chargers
  • Drill & tool kits
  • Hot glue guns
  • Laptop projector
  • White noise machine & massage gun
  • Camping tent, hammock, lanterns, chairs
  • Nintendo Switch and games
  • Fabric, Yarn & Textiles
  • Cricut machine

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Library Hours                                                           Reference Hours     

Mon-Thu   8 am - Midnight                                    Mon-Fri  10 am - 4 pm
Fri              8 am - 6 pm                                           Sat-Sun       (Closed) 
Sat          10 am - 6 pm                          
Sun         10 am - Midnight                                   

 

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The library is open to the general public Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm and Sat 10 am - 6 pm.

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900 State Street.
Salem Oregon 97301
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511 NW Broadway.
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