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PHIL214 Medieval Philosophy

10 cp
Prerequisites 1 Philosophy unit at introductory 100-level
Teaching Organisation Lectures, tutorials, seminars.

The Medieval period is most important in the history of the West and particularly, in the history of the Christian tradition. This unit comprises a study of some of the major figures and issues in philosophy during the Middles Ages. Study will be made of topics such as the following: the problem of universals, time and eternity, God, being and creation, the insolubilia, and logical paradoxes, the nature of conscience and related issues, natural law, the relationship between nature and grace. The unit will study such thinkers as the following: St. Augustine, Boethius, Avicenna, Anselm, Moses Maimonides, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bonaventure, Duns Scotus and William of Occam.

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