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Studies in Medieval Philosophy
PHIL316 SP
Crosslistings: COL294,MDST316,RELI316
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:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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