Thirteenth-century philosophers and theologians intensely debated the nature of human freedom, and their insights had an immense impact on competing modern conceptions of human liberty and autonomy. What conditions human willing, and how does it relate to reason, or to divine grace? To what extent does our willing depend on what we consider good or bad? Can God act directly on the will, and if so, are we still free?

An ideal way to engage such questions is from a historical and interdisciplinary perspective, both philosophical and theological. This summer seminar will walk advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and postdocs of various disciplines with a serious interest in medieval thought through classic texts by three of the most influential medieval thinkers: Thomas Aquinas, Henry of Ghent and John Duns Scotus.

Applications have closed. Applicants must submit a resume and a statement of interest.

Applications are submitted through the University of Fribourg website.

Featuring:

• Prof. Bernhard Blankenhorn, O.P. (University of Fribourg)

• Prof. Tobias Hoffman (Sorbonne)

• Dr. Albert von Thurn und Taxis (Angelicum)

Sponsored by:

• Institutum Studiorum Dominicanorum, University of Fribourg, Switzerland

• Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum), Rome

• Thomistic Institute, Washington, D.C.