HU Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

Philosophers                                                                  Major Figures and Events THE ANCIENT PERIOD Thales              c. 624-545 B.C.                                     Thales predicts solar eclipse, 585 B.C. Anaximander    c. 610-545 B.C.                      ...

Analytical Outline: Template General Features of Reading What is the main thesis? What is the author trying to discover or prove?                                                 i.       Example: The author is attempting to discover the nature of love, and he argues that love is x In general, how does the author attempt to prove the thesis                                                 i.       Example: The author argues that nature of love is x by showing th...

Instructor Information :        Professor: Dr. David E. Alexander Office Location: LB 223 Office Phone: 359-4305  Email: dalexander@huntington.edu    Office Hours: Generally, MWF 4-5pm and TR 3:30-5pm; otherwise email me for a specific time  Course Description:               This course will offer you a survey of the Western philosophical tradition from the pre-Socratics through the medieval period (well … sort of). Our primary focus will be on Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas.  We will attempt to discern the epistemological, metaphysical, and ethical commitments of each philosopher while at the same time evaluating their positions and identifying various connections between them.           Course Objectives: 1. To introduce students to important thinkers and important ideas tha...

Dear Students, Welcome to the HU Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Blog! I hope you use this blog to interact with each other, myself, and the material. I will post here as often as I can. You are free to comments, ask questions, engage each other, etc. Extra credit will be given to students who interact in fruitful and substantive ways. Please note that the postings here will be incomplete and unedited. They may contain all sorts of errors or constructions that I do not like all that much. These are based on my notes and so should be read as such--expect grammar, phrasing, wording, structural, etc. problems. Enjoy!