Course
GP116 - Medieval Philosophy
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General Information
Course Type On Campus
Course Category P3. History of Philosophy
Description Teaching Objective:
This course will introduce, through an analysis of the main contexts of Medieval thought, the contribution of Medieval thought to Catholic philosophy and theology, and to the world’s history of thought at large.

Teaching Content:
The Middle Ages was the “Golden Age” for the formation and development of the Catholic theological and philosophical system. This course will introduce medieval philosophy and its characteristics from 3 perspectives. 1) The adaptation and modification of ancient Greek thought by early Church Fathers and Christian thinkers, especially from Augustine, Pseudo-dionysius to Anselm, and to the later Franciscan school of thought. 2) The influence of Arabic thought on Western Europe, especially on the Doctors of the Church of the second half of the Middle Ages, like Albert the Great and Aquinas. 3) Renaissance’s impact on and challenge to the philosophy of the Church.

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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