Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)

CRN: 20666

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

  John Froula

This course introduces students to the fundamental question: “What does it mean to be human?”  Special attention is given to this question in the work of Thomas Aquinas, whose philosophical anthropology provides the normative foundation for the Church’s intellectual, doctrinal, and moral reflection.  It also addresses contemporary challenges to Christian anthropology.  This course is offered as preparation for the Catholic priesthood. 

3 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)

CRN: 20394

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course provides an introductory survey of the foundations and methods of ethical reasoning in the philosophical tradition. Special attention will be given to the thought of Saint Thomas Aquinas and the ways in which ethical reasoning in the philosophical tradition is to be considered from the vantage of the Catholic doctrinal and moral tradition. This course is offered as preparation for the Catholic priesthood.

3 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)

CRN: 20398

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center LL19

  Brandon Wanless

This course is a systematic treatment of philosophical arguments concerning the existence and attributes of God. Special attention will be given to the contributions of Aristotle and Aquinas to the questions regarding the nature and limits of the knowledge of God attainable by the light of unaided intellect.

3 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)

CRN: 20395

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St Paul: Brady Educational Center LL19

  Chris Toner

This course is an investigation of major philosophical questions in their medieval context. Special emphasis will be given to the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas. Possible topics include: the existence of God, the relation of faith and reason, free will and the providence of God, and the relation of political and ecclesiastical authority.

3 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)

CRN: 20399

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Brady Educational Center 106

  Pietro Rossotti

This course investigates several major schools of philosophy with the Western tradition from the 19th and 20th centuries and how they have impacted contemporary thought and culture.  In particular, it considers the influence of romanticism, existentialism, postmodernism, neo-thomism, and phenomenology.  It considers briefly the contours of analytic philosophy in contrast to continental philosophy.

3 Credits