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The relationship between philosophy and theology animates the intellectual life in the Middle Ages. If nowadays we see these two disciplines as very far from each other and sometimes even opposed, in the Late Antiquity and in the Middle Ages philosophy and theology were tightly related and often mixed. Thinkers like Thomas Aquinas or Albert the Great used both philosophical and theological categories in their intellectual speculation. Theology built up its language referring to the Greek and Latin philosophical terminology. Medieval University masters used authoritative texts of Aristotle, Plato, Seneca and other philosophers in their teaching and writing activity. In this intellectual context, philosophers and theologians often reflected on the synergy, cooperation, limits and sometimes dangers of the relationship between two disciplines that have, in themselves, different origins and totally different purposes.
During the course, through the analysis of relevant texts and authors, we will discuss the relationship between Philosophy and Theology in the Middle Ages, looking in particular at the University life and at the production of academic texts (commentaries, treatises, summae, disputed questions, etc.). Last update: Micali Luciano, Ph.D. (26.01.2021)
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Acquiring a good knowledge of the medieval intellectual history; knowing the dynamics of the relationship between philosophy and theology in the Middle Ages and understanding their importance for the history of medieval and early modern culture; acquiring methodological and historical skills in reading and discussing medieval scholastic texts. Last update: Micali Luciano, Ph.D. (26.01.2021)
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- Regular and active attendance. - Preparation of the texts before each lesson. - Oral exam (lenght ca. 45 minutes). The oral exam will consist in questions about the programme (explanations of the teacher, texts and literature discussed during the course and uploaded on Moodle). Last update: Micali Luciano, Ph.D. (26.01.2021)
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The texts will be read in the English translations, with occasional reference to the original Latin sources. The literature will be in English. All the materials of the course will be provided by the teacher and uploaded on the platform Moodle. Last update: Micali Luciano, Ph.D. (16.01.2021)
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The course will take place in videoconference on ZOOM. The link and password will be sent to the registered students via email the day before the start of the course. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me: luciano.micali@ff.cuni.cz Last update: Micali Luciano, Ph.D. (05.02.2021)
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The course will be summarily divided into four blocks:
- Introduction to the course; introduction to the Middle Ages and to the medieval intellectual history. - The use of philosophical categories and terminology in building up theological questions: examples from the Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. - Aristotle and Plato: their reception and use in medieval philosophy and theology. - Theology controlling philosophy: medieval University statutes and academic censures. Last update: Micali Luciano, Ph.D. (26.01.2021)
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- Explanations of the teacher. - Handouts distributed before each lesson. - Texts and Literature on Moodle. Last update: Micali Luciano, Ph.D. (16.01.2021)
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