2020-2021 / PHIL0011-1

History of the philosophy of the middle ages

Duration

45h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in ancient and modern languages and literatures5 crédits 
 Bachelor in ancient languages and literatures : classics5 crédits 
 Bachelor in information and communication5 crédits 
 Bachelor in modern languages and literatures : German, Dutch and English5 crédits 
 Bachelor in history of art and archaeology : general5 crédits 
 Bachelor in history5 crédits 
 Bachelor in modern languages and literatures : general5 crédits 
 Bachelor in history of art and archaeology : musicology5 crédits 
 Bachelor in ancient languages and literatures : Oriental studies5 crédits 
 Bachelor in philosophy5 crédits 
 Bachelor in French and Romance languages and literatures : general5 crédits 

Lecturer

François Beets

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

By means of a series of philosophical problematics, the course will consider how Greek philosophy (during a process of translatio studiorum that passes through the Byzantine, Arabo-Muslim and Jewish spheres) was rethought within the context of various monotheisms, finally reaching the Latin West. (A special program is planned for Erasmus students).

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

To introduce students to issues and methods that make up the specificity of Medieval Philosophy.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Some formation in Philosophy

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Analysis of some medieval texts

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

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Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

Ibn Tufayl, Le Philosophe sans Maître

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Oral examination.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Teacher
F. BEETS,
Département de Philosophie
7, place du 20 Août (2/38C) - 4000 Liège
Tel. 366 55 89
Secretary's office
Tel. 04 366 55 99