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Medieval Philosophy

Explores philosophical thought from early Medieval Period to the Late Middle Ages, emphasizing contributions of key thinkers, evolution of ideas, and interaction with theology.
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Focuses on Saint Augustine's impact, his conceptions of will and memory, and his influence on Christian doctrine.

Surveys the method of critical thought in medieval universities, involving the systematization of theological and philosophical studies.

Covers philosophical traditions of the Byzantine Empire, blending Christian theology with Greek philosophy.

Discusses contributions of Muslim philosophers, interaction with Greek philosophy, and impact on the intellectual developments of the period.

Explores philosophical works from Jewish thinkers, addressing issues of faith, reason, and ethics.

Examines mystical traditions within medieval thought, focusing on experiences of union with the divine.

Investigates developments in logic during the Middle Ages, including theories of signification, truth, and fallacies.

Analyzes medieval understandings of being, substance, and causality, influenced by both Aristotelian and Neo-Platonic traditions.

Studies medieval political theory, discussing the nature of government, law, and the role of the individual within society.

Explores ethical theories and moral thought in medieval philosophy, intertwined with theistic beliefs.

Delves into medieval interpretations of the natural world and the philosophical underpinnings of nature studies.

Covers theories of knowledge in the Middle Ages, questioning how we know and the limits of human understanding.

Addresses the medieval debate over the existence and nature of universals: their realness and relation to particulars.

Investigates the philosophical analysis of theological doctrines, such as the existence of God, divine omnipotence and foreknowledge.

Transitional philosophy from medieval to early modern times, examining the revival of classical texts and new ways of thinking.

Explores the interface between philosophy and Christian theology, including the divine attributes and nature of salvation.