PHIL316

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PHIL316

Studies in Medieval Philosophy PHIL316 SP

Crosslistings: COL 294, MDST316, RELI316

Not Currently Offered

This seminar is 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. All students other than COL majors must register for A-F grading mode.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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