5234002History of Western Philosophy (Special Lectures)
| Numbering Code | G-LET03 65234 LJ34 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | special lecture |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Thu.2 |
| Instructor name | SUTOU TAKI (Graduate School of Letters Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
In this lecture, we will look at how Aquinas uses "modes" in semantic contexts, and examine the importance of "modes" in Aquinas's thoughts. We will also examine the historical background of Aquinas's notion of "mode." |
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| Course Goals | You will have basic understanding of Aquinas's theories of categories, transcendentals, and the analogy and their historical backgrounds. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
1. Introduction Aquinas's different uses of "modes" "Modes"in the history of western philosophy Ontological and moral aspects of "modes" (a review of the lectures in the year 2021 and 2022) 3-5. "Modes" in the theory of categories Aquinas's interpretation Aquinas on Eucharist 6-7. "Modes" in the theory of transcendentals 8-11."Modes" in the theory of analogy 12-13. "Modes" in Modism The three modes: mode of being, mode of understanding, mode of signifying Aquinas and modism 14. Conclusion 15. Feedback: Questions and Answers |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Students must write an essay on a specific problem/text discussed in the lecture (100%). | ||
| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | You are advised to read relevant texts before the lectures. | ||
