Thomas Aquinas, widely considered the greatest and most influential thinker of the medieval period, advanced a philosophical project of such depth and coherence that it still influences and informs the thought of many philosophers today. Drawing upon the basic metaphysical framework Aquinas sets out, this course will examine his thought about God and the nature of the human person and consider its continuing relevance today. Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units in philosophy at Note: Students who have taken PHIL 412.3 Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas I cannot take this course for credit.
Thomas Aquinas, widely considered the greatest and most influential thinker of the medieval period, advanced a philosophical project of such depth and coherence that it still influences and informs the thought of many philosophers today. Drawing upon the basic metaphysical framework Aquinas sets out, this course will examine his thought about God and the nature of the human person and consider its continuing relevance today. Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units in philosophy at Note: Students who have taken PHIL 412.3 Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas I cannot take this course for credit.
