Sylabus
This module will be structured in two parts: the first one will consist in the teacher’s exposition of Thomas Aquinas’ and Descartes’ texts and their metaphysical and anthropological background. The second in the analysis of the primitive passions.
The active participation of the students, under the form of short-presentations and interventions, is strongly encouraged. 1. Course outline 1. The structure of the Cartesian treatise 2. The ethical perspective of the Traité des passions 3. The order of the passions 4. The Cartesian deconstruction of the primacy of love
Anotace
WINTER 2019
Charles University
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
(BA Module + ERASMUS)
Anna Tropia, Ph.D.
Office hours:
Wednesday 13:00-14:00
Email: anna.tropia@ff.cuni.cz
The Passions of the Soul. Descartes vs Aquinas
(Thursday 9:10-10:45)
Room: P218