Learning objectives
The course aims to complete the students’ acquaintance with Medieval Philosophy by an in-depth exploration of a medieval text, together with the examination of specialised literature and the reconstruction of the main historiographical debates. In particular, the course aims to enable students to read and to frame medieval philosophical texts in both historical and doctrinal contexts. It also aims to chronologically follow the evolution of the most significant philosophical doctrines from Antiquity to the Modern Age, and to reconstruct the main historiographical discussions as well as critically evaluate specialist literature. <br />
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Prerequisites
Knowledge of a university level handbook of the history of medieval philosophy is required. Furthermore, the knowledge of Latin is required.
Course unit content
Course title: Medieval theories of intentionality: the historiographical debate. <br />
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The course will study some of the recent interpretations of medieval theories of intentionality. It will follow seminar form and expect active student participation. The bibliography will be issued during the course presentation. <br />
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Full programme
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Bibliography
D. Perler, Théories de l’intentionalité au moyen âge, Vrin, Paris 2003; D. Perler (ed.), Ancient and Medieval Theories of Intentionality, Brill, Leiden 2001; L.M. de Rijk, A Study on the Medieval Intentionality Debate up to ca. 1350, in Giraldus Odonis O.F.M., Opera Philosophica, vol. II, De intentionibus, ed. L.M. de Rijk, Brill, Leiden-Boston 2005, pp. 19-358.
Teaching methods
The course will be characterised by oral lessons and tutorials and it requires the students to take part actively in both the reading of texts and the discussion of secondary literature. Evaluation of students will depend, apart from the oral exam, on attendance at lessons and active participation in tutorials. Furthermore, the course requires that a paper be written on one of the texts covered during the course. <br />
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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