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161-023 Medieval Philosophy | |
Note | Formerly available as 161-229/329. Students who have completed 161-229/329 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is offered alternate years with 161-019 Greek Philosophy. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Brian Scarlett |
Prerequisites | One First Year single-semester Philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any Second/Third Year subjects, should consult the Head of Department. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 2-hour lecture/seminar per week for the first 11 weeks, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester |
Subject Description | Thinking about human nature, the body, sex, death and the possibility of a transcendent dimension to life is still heavily influenced by medieval thought. In this subject this influence will be examined and criticised through a study of a range of philosophical texts. Students should gain the ability to understand and criticise philosophical texts from the 5th to the 13th century and bring to the investigation of certain contemporary philosophical problems an informed sense of the contributions made to their solution in the Middle Ages. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 4000 words and participation in tutorials. |
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