The teaching of History of Medieval Philosophy is part of the training activities characterizing the CdS in Philosophy. At the end of the course the student will have acquired a knowledge of the history of medieval philosophy from the chronological, thematic, general and specific point of view. Direct reading of some fundamental texts is foreseen. The student will be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the discussion and in the argumentation both in a theoretical perspective and in a historical-philosophical perspective. The student will have acquired:
- capacity for critical thinking in relation to the history of medieval thought and contextualization of both historical and philosophical type;
- properties of language and argumentative ability in relation to the topics covered in the course;
- ability to read and critically analyze the sources (in translation).
- capacity for critical thinking in relation to the history of medieval thought and contextualization of both historical and philosophical type;
- properties of language and argumentative ability in relation to the topics covered in the course;
- ability to read and critically analyze the sources (in translation).
teacher profile teaching materials
The concept of beatitude of Thomas Aquinas.
R. Garrigou-Lagrange, Il senso del mistero e il chiaroscuro intellettuale, Fede & Cultura, Verona, 2019.
S. L. Brock, Percorsi di sapienza naturale. Dodici lezioni sulla metafisica di San Tommaso, Edusc, Roma, 2022.
Tommaso d'Aquino, Il primo bene deve essere dentro do noi, Giunti-Bompiani, 2022.
Programme
Historical overview of the main lines of thought of medieval philosophy.The concept of beatitude of Thomas Aquinas.
Core Documentation
E. Gilson, La filosofia nel Medioevo, Rizzoli, Milano, 2011.R. Garrigou-Lagrange, Il senso del mistero e il chiaroscuro intellettuale, Fede & Cultura, Verona, 2019.
S. L. Brock, Percorsi di sapienza naturale. Dodici lezioni sulla metafisica di San Tommaso, Edusc, Roma, 2022.
Tommaso d'Aquino, Il primo bene deve essere dentro do noi, Giunti-Bompiani, 2022.
Reference Bibliography
E. Gilson, La filosofia nel Medioevo, Rizzoli, Milano, 2011. R. Garrigou-Lagrange, La sintesi tomistica, Fede & Cultura, Verona, 2020. S. L. Brock, Percorsi di sapienza naturale. Dodici lezioni sulla metafisica di San Tommaso, Edusc, Roma, 2022. Tommaso d'Aquino, Il primo bene deve essere dentro do noi, Giunti-Bompiani, 2022.Type of delivery of the course
The course includes: Frontal teaching; Discussion with students and debates on the topics covered. Attendance is not mandatory but is highly recommended.Type of evaluation
The exam involves demonstrating competence and critical ability in understanding the exam program.