PHIL 3110 - Survey of Medieval Philosophy

This course covers the rich and varied ground between the classical Greek philosophy of Plato and Aristotle, and the philosophy of so-called Modern or Enlightenment thinkers. Examples of possible philosophers to be examined include (among others) Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, and Ockham. Examples of possible philosophical topics include (among others) the nature of perception, knowledge, the mind, reality, universals, free will, and God. Students might also examine philosophers from non-Western traditions.