W7112
Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy
The unit Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy covers the history of philosophy in the West during the Middle Ages and up to the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Students will examine several key texts, gain an appreciation for the history of ideas and learn how and why philosophical inquiry develops and changes during the period. The unit is an elective unit and forms part of a Major in Philosophy within the Bachelor awards.
Study Level |
Undergraduate |
|---|---|
Discipline |
Humanities in the Christian Tradition |
Sub Discipline |
Philosophy |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
Nil |
Exclusions |
Nil |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- Identify the main philosophical ideas of the medieval and early modern periods
- Trace the transformation in philosophical thinking as medieval Christian thought was secularised during the early modern period
- Analyse a philosophical text of reasonable difficulty and engage in philosophical conversation
- Write a philosophical essay using acceptable methodological conventions to explain shifts in philosophical thought
- Apply philosophical ideas gained from reading in speech and writing.