Program Overview

Mittelalterliche Wissenschaftstheorie

Introduction

The university program "Mittelalterliche Wissenschaftstheorie" is designed to provide an overview of the key ideas and concepts of medieval science theory. The program explores the questions of why humans engage in science, the differences between various sciences, and the impact of science on personal development.

Program Description

The program consists of a series of videos and quizzes that guide students through the main topics of medieval science theory. The videos are presented by four experts, Marco, Marine, Taner, and Marco, who have conducted research at the University of Basel's library. The program covers the following topics:

• The concept of science in the Middle Ages
• The seven liberal arts
• The perfection of humans through science
• The origin of sciences
• Mnemonic devices used by teachers to help students remember learning material

Learning Outcomes

After completing the program, students will have a comprehensive understanding of:

• The medieval philosophers who contributed to the development of science theory
• The scientific disciplines of the time and how they were systematized
• The relationship between science and human moral and intellectual perfection
• The origins of science and how they were justified
• The mnemonic devices used by teachers to aid student learning

Authors

The program was developed by Dr. des. Karsten Engel, a researcher at the University of Basel's library.

License

The program is licensed by the University of Basel.