The Influence of Classical Philosophy on the Renaissance
( 24 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to the Renaissance An overview of the Renaissance period and its cultural significance.
Module #2 Classical Philosophy:An Overview A brief introduction to classical philosophy, its key figures, and major ideas.
Module #3 The Revival of Classical Learning How the Renaissance humanists sought to revive classical learning and its impact on philosophy.
Module #4 The Role of Aristotle in the Renaissance The influence of Aristotles ideas on Renaissance philosophers and scholars.
Module #5 Plato and the Renaissance The rediscovery of Platos works and their impact on Renaissance thought.
Module #6 Stoicism and Epicureanism in the Renaissance The influence of Stoic and Epicurean ideas on Renaissance philosophy and ethics.
Module #7 The Medici Family and the Revival of Classical Philosophy The patronage of classical learning by the Medici family and its impact on Renaissance philosophy.
Module #8 Humanism and the Renaissance The relationship between humanism and classical philosophy in the Renaissance.
Module #9 Petrarch and the Birth of Humanism The role of Petrarch in reviving classical learning and launching the Renaissance.
Module #10 Boccaccio and the Development of Humanism The contributions of Boccaccio to the development of humanism and classical philosophy.
Module #11 The Impact of Classical Philosophy on Renaissance Art How classical philosophy influenced Renaissance art and architecture.
Module #12 Classical Philosophy and Renaissance Literature The influence of classical philosophy on Renaissance literature and poetry.
Module #13 The Renaissance Concept of the Ideal State The influence of classical philosophy on Renaissance ideas about the ideal state and governance.
Module #14 Machiavelli and the Impact of Classical Philosophy on Politics The role of classical philosophy in shaping Machiavellis political thought.
Module #15 The Renaissance and the Emergence of Modern Science How classical philosophy influenced the development of modern science in the Renaissance.
Module #16 The Influence of Classical Philosophy on Renaissance Ethics The impact of classical philosophy on Renaissance ethics and moral philosophy.
Module #17 The Concept of Virtue in Renaissance Philosophy The revival of classical ideas about virtue in Renaissance philosophy.
Module #18 The Renaissance and the Rediscovery of Classical Texts The search for and discovery of classical texts during the Renaissance.
Module #19 The Role of Printing in the Spread of Classical Philosophy How the printing press facilitated the spread of classical philosophy during the Renaissance.
Module #20 Classical Philosophy and the Emergence of Modern Individualism The influence of classical philosophy on the development of modern individualism.
Module #21 The Renaissance and the Crisis of Authority How the Renaissance revival of classical philosophy contributed to the crisis of authority in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Module #22 The Influence of Classical Philosophy on Renaissance Education How classical philosophy shaped Renaissance ideas about education and pedagogy.
Module #23 The Legacy of Classical Philosophy in the Renaissance The lasting impact of classical philosophy on Renaissance thought and culture.
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Influence of Classical Philosophy on the Renaissance career
