PL 280 - Thomistic Philosophy

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

The works of Thomas Aquinas are generally regarded as the highwater marks of Medieval Scholasticism, and they continue to have far-reaching effects on both philosophy and theology. In this course the students will read selections from some of Aquinas' major works organized, in general, along the lines developed in the Summa Theologiae. Some of the topics to be considered from a philosophical perspective are the following: philosophy and theology; the existence of God, the attributes, names, and powers of God; predestination; the human end, human acts, habits, virtues and vices; law in general and the various kinds of law. Three credits.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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