Humanities Study Guide

Humanities Study Guide

Philosophy Usually hosted in cathedrals, schooling became more popular for the wealthy during the Middle Ages. Universities began their development by offering Bachelor's degrees in law, medicine, and theology to men. In philosophy, universities taught about scholasticism , a method of learning based on Aristotle's teachings, which focused on verbal reasoning and debate to resolve contradictions. Scholasticism sought to use logic to help incorporate philosophy with theology. Thomas Aquinas was the most influential philosopher of his time. He wrote a book called Summa Theologica, which was a summary of God's plan for the world and humanity. This book heavily influenced the Christian philosophies that still influence theological thought to this day. Literature With the bloody Crusades of the Middle Ages, literature reflected the violent times. We start to see diaries and personal memoirs about life, and there was a shift from adventure to romance during the late Middle Ages. Romance often sought to explore issues such as chivalry and courting. In Italy, Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy was created with elaborate metaphors to discuss the sacred and secular traditions of Medieval times.

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