5234003 History of Western Philosophy
| Numbering Code | U-LET03 35234 LJ34 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | special lecture |
| Target Year | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Thu.2 |
| Instructor name | SUTOU TAKI (Graduate School of Letters Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | In this course, we will consider how Aquinas uses the term "modes" in discussing moral issues. Through the consideration, we will see the place of "modes" in Aquinas's system of thoughts. We will also aim to have a deeper understanding of the importance of "modes" in philosophy and in the history of western philosophy. | ||
| Course Goals | You will obtain basic understanding of these important terms in Aquinas's thoughts--being (esse), reason (ratio), participation (participatio), mode (modus),form (forma) and matter (materia). You will also see the equivocity of each term and the relationship between these terms. In addition, you will see the historical roots of these terms. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
1-2. Introduction Various uses of "modes" in Aquinas's works "Modes" in the history of western philosophy Ontological aspects of "modes" in Aquinas (a review of the course in the previous year) 3."Modes" in the works of Cicero and Seneca 4-6."Modes of virtues" in Aquinas' works 7-9. Five "modes" of Courage by Aristotle, Albert the Great and Thomas Aquinas 10-12. The "mode" as a circumstance Cicero and the theory of circumstances by Albert the Great and Aquinas 13. The mode of reason (ratio) 14. Conclusion 15. Feedback: Questions and Answers |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation through 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 (mainly Aquinas) before the lectures. | ||
