Humanities 3 - Philosophy & Theology

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Shimer College

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Humanities 3 serves as the student's formal introduction to philosophy and theology prior to the 18th century. Concentrating on a few highly important works in each discipline, the course endeavors to isolate the distinctive purposes, problems, and methods characteristic of each. It also seeks to develop analytical skills appropriate to the examination of value systems, including the student's. (Prerequisite: Humanities 1 and 2)Reading List Plato, "Apology", "Crito", "Phaedo", "Symposium" The Holy Bible St. Augustine, Confessions St. Anselm of Canterbury, Proslogion St. Teresa of ?ila, Autobiography/The Life of Saint Teresa of ávila René Descartes, Meditations Blaise Pascal, Pensées John Locke, Essay on Human Understanding

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.shimer.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 235-3500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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