Course
GP116 - Medieval Philosophy
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General Information
| Course Type | On Campus |
| Course Category | P3. History of Philosophy |
| Description | Teaching Objective: The objectives of this course are to enable students to grasp the thought of major medieval philosophers and the cultural contexts in which their ideas emerged, and to understand the distinctly Christian character of Western medieval philosophy. By the end of the course, students will have: a) a comprehensive understanding of the philosophers listed in the syllabus and their principal ideas; b) an understanding of the sources of their writings, the historical and cultural background of their thought, and their influence on the development of the history of philosophy; c) the ability to master and compare the viewpoints of different philosophers, identifying both their similarities and differences; d) an understanding of the relationship between reason and faith in contemporary Christian life, as well as the historical roots of Christian intellectual and spiritual traditions. Teaching Content: The course includes: the historical, religious, and humanistic background of medieval philosophy; the universal contributions of medieval philosophical thought; Greek and Latin patristic philosophy, including Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian, Origen, Pseudo‑Dionysius, Augustine, and Boethius; medieval Neoplatonism; John Scottus Eriugena; Anselm; the School of Chartres and the School of St. Victor. The course also examines medieval Islamic and Jewish philosophy, including Avicenna, Averroes, and Maimonides; the twelfth‑century “Return of Aristotle to the Latin West”; thirteenth‑century philosophy, including Albert the Great, Bonaventure, and Thomas Aquinas; the fundamental theses of Duns Scotus and William of Ockham. Additional topics include medieval philosophy during the Renaissance, as well as recent historiographical studies and interpretations of medieval philosophical thought. Teaching Mode: Lecture and Reading Assessment Mode: Oral Examination |
| College Organization Structure | Holy Spirit Institute of Philosophy |
| Course Tuition Fee | 2300.00 |
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