CLS 189 - Capital Punishment in the Ancient World

Course Units: 1

This course provides a detailed overview of capital punishments in ancient Greece and Rome. Each type of punishment will be analyzed from different angles: social, historical, literary, and philosophical. The analysis of the various issues will be sustained by gradually reading the texts required for the course and by analyzing significant evidence concerning the topic. Particular emphasis will be given to the thorough study of the primary sources, both literary and archaeological. Regular discussions of the assigned readings and the content will occur every single session. CC: HUM, LCC, ISP: LAW