MMW 13 Lecture 18: Lecture 18— The Revival of Europe and Medieval Scholasticism
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Outline lecture eighteen the revival of europe and medieval scholasticism. Key focus of lecture: changing social landscape in late medieval europe, trace the intellectual development of this period from universities to the medieval. Stanford"s rationale for inaugurating a new humanities core (2) life of the mind for life (a) secret to true freedom and a fuller life (b) a humanities education is about the long term, not the short term (c) e. g. To be at home in all lands and all ages; To gain a standard for the appreciation of others" work. To carry the keys of the world"s library in your pocket, And feel its resources behind you in whatever task you undertake; Who are to be leaders in all walks of life; This is the offer of the college for the best four years of your life.
