Historical survey of philosophy: the Ancients and the Middle Ages

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module FLWFA02400 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Koen Verrycken Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties nihil *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Basic knowledge of the main currents and figures in ancient and medieval philosophy. 3. Course content This course gives an introduction to the main systems and currents from Thales up to and including the 16th century. The survey of ancient philosophy is based on the dialectics between philosophy as a theoretical science and philosophy as wisdom. The survey of medieval philosophy focuses on the tension between rational thought and Christian faith. The course ends with an outline of the great currents in Renaissance philosophy. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Closed book Open questions 6. Compulsory reading – study material - K. VERRYCKEN, Historisch overzicht van de wijsbegeerte: Oudheid en Middeleeuwen, cursustekst docent, Uitgeverij Universitas, 2004. 7. Recommended reading - study material - E. DE STRYCKER, Beknopte geschiedenis van de antieke filosofie, Kapellen, 1987. - J. DECORTE, Waarheid als weg. Beknopte geschiedenis van de middeleeuwse wijsbegeerte, Kapellen, 1992. 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 13/09/2008 22:06 koen.verrycken