Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy

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Overview

Subject area

HUP

Catalog Number

117

Course Title

Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy

Department(s)

Description

A critical examination of issues of central concern to Medieval and Renaissance philosophers. We will explore the new directions in which they took philosophy and evaluate the resources in their works that are relevant to numerous significant contemporary debates. Topics include knowledge, the problem of universals, the nature of time, infinity and possibility, being and essence, substance, individuation, God's existence, free will, truth and predication, anti-essentialism, ethics and human nature.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-World Cultures & Global Issues

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate LaGuardia CC

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

012020

Course Schedule