Thi s course examines the development of philosophy, science, art, political thought, and religion in the Middle East and Europe during the time between the end of Antiquity (ca. 500 AD) and the end of the Middle Ages in Western Europe (ca. 1450 AD). This period is characterized, among other things, by conflicts between worldly and religious authorities, as well as between Christianity and Islam, and by the emergence of cities and universities.Weekly
Thi s course examines the development of philosophy, science, art, political thought, and religion in the Middle East and Europe during the time between the end of Antiquity (ca. 500 AD) and the end of the Middle Ages in Western Europe (ca. 1450 AD). This period is characterized, among other things, by conflicts between worldly and religious authorities, as well as between Christianity and Islam, and by the emergence of cities and universities.Weekly
