PHL U327 - Medieval Western Philosophy

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Examines the writings of two major medieval Christian philosophers (Augustine and Aquinas), two major medieval Muslim philosophers (al-Ghazali and ibn Rushd [Averro s]), and two major medieval Jewish philosophers (Saadia Gaon and Maimonides). Focuses on the following themes: the conception of sin, God's existence, the problem of God's foreknowledge and our free will, God's nature, God's justice, the creation of the universe, the priority of reason versus faith, the literal versus metaphorical nature of religious language, and the soul's immortali

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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