PHL206H1 Lecture : Lecture Jan 11&13, 18&20
Document Summary
Renaissance term to suggest a shift from lesser knowledge, arts to a modern more developed set of culture and knowledge. Con"t to the 1500"s (end of medieval period) Two things to kick start philosophy in the period. 1 translation and transmission of greek philosophy in the period (from greek to. 2 rise of universities also- the rise of the cities. The period was a reaction to all the new material flooding in, the new translations. logic) Occurs mostly in mediterranean ie venice sicily and toledo. Addition of aristotle"s corpus and new logic (organon- aristotle"s theory of. Argumentation syllogism also during this time there is arabic and jewish philosophy being introduced. Received as commentaries to help understand aristotle thus not infringing on personal religious beliefs. The commentator averroes- firm believer in aristotle, and wrote many accompanying commentaries on aristotle. Aristotle declares the universe is eternal- hard to reconcile with christianity. Also important is the status of the soul. www. notesolution. com.
