B-KUL-W0EA9A History of Philosophy: Medieval Philosophy
General information
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Academic year: 2011-2012
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Study points: 5
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Language: English
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Difficulty:
Basic
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Duration:
39.0 hours
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Periodicity:
Taught next academic year in the first semester
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POC:
POC Philosophy (internationaal)
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Taught by
Friedman Russell
Aims
The purpose of this course is to make the student familiar with the historical context, important thinkers and themes in medieval philosophy.
Previous knowledge
No knowledge of latin or medieval philosophy is required. However, a general cultural background in medieval philosophy, Christianity, and metaphysics, ethics and logic is recommended.
This course is included in
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Required)
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Abridged Programme) (64-65 sp.)
Study Abroad Programme in European Culture and Society (PECS)
Course Material
Text book
Activities
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B-KUL-W0EA9a History of Philosophy: Medieval Philosophy |
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General information
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Study points: 5.00
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Language: English
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Category:
Lectures
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Duration:
39.0 hours
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Periodicity:
Taught next academic year in the first semester
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POC:
POC Philosophy (internationaal)
Taught by
Friedman Russell
Aims
The purpose of this course is to make the student familiar with the historical context, important thinkers and themes in medieval philosophy.
Content
The course focuses on the following historical context and basic concepts: - Medieval philosophy: problems of characterisation and periodisation;
- general overview of medieval philosophy;
- sources of medieval thinking;
- literary genres (commentaries and disputations) and institutions (schools, studia, universities);
- logic and philosophy in the middle ages;
- theology and philosophy in the middle ages.
Representative thinkers are: Anselm, Thomas Aquinas I, Thomas Aquinas II, Meister Eckhart, William of Ockham, women and medieval philosophy, Nicholas of Cusa.
Course Material
Textbook: F.C. Copleston, A History of Medieval Philosophy, London, Methuen, 1972 or later editions.
Course activities
Students study the textbook, take notes and absorb the content of the lectures.
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Evaluation
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B-KUL-W2EA9a Evaluation : History of Philosophy: Medieval Philosophy |
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Evaluation description
Examination type:
written
When?:
interim evaluations plus final examination during examination period
Explanation
3 hour written exam
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