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PHIL316
Studies in Medieval Philosophy
PHIL316 SP
Crosslistings: COL 294, MDST316, RELI316
Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:00:17 EDT 1997
)
Section Limit Enrollment Available
01 17 0 17
Next Offered in 9899 SP
A seminar devoted to a close reading of texts by
philosophers of the early and high Middle Ages. Portions of
Dante's DIVINE COMEDY will be read concurrently with
selections from Thomas's SUMMA as an example of the poetic
use of philosophical ideas. Attention will be paid to the
cultural contexts of our readings.
MAJOR READINGS
Anselm of Canterbury, TRUTH, FREEDOM, AND
EVIL: THREE DIALOGUES
Bonaventura, Selections
Peter Abelard, Selections
Pegis, tr., INTRODUCTION TO ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
Dante, PURGATORIO and selections from PARADISO
William of Ockham, PREDESTINATION, GOD'S FOREKNOWLEDGE,
AND FUTURE CONTINGENTS
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two short papers (3-5 pp.)
will fall due during the term, plus one longer paper
(7-12 pp.) which will fall due at the beginning of exam
week.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Permission to join
this seminar will automatically be granted to students who
have had an introductory philosophy course OR a course in
the history of Christian thought (e.g. RELI217) OR a course
in medieval history. Others must receive specific
permission from the instructor.
COURSE FORMAT: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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