William Jamison - Instructor

Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

(Used to be called History of Philosophy I)

Phil 211

Test 2

Directions: Answer any three of the questions below in three essays. Essays may be as long as you feel necessary, but must be at least 300 words each, and should demonstrate an understanding of the main point of the question and it's relevance for us today. They should be e-mailed to: wsjamison@ALASKA.EDU. Avoid plagiarism!

1. How does the concept of time play a role in Augustine’s merging of Christian Scripture and Platonic Philosophy?

2. Why is Free Will a problematic concept for Christianity?

 3. What are the different approaches to reaching happiness among the Post Aristotelian Philosophies?

4. Why does Augustine describe Plato's philosophy as almost Christian?

5. Contrast Augustine's proof for the existence of God with that of Anselm's.

6. Describe Anselm's proof for the existence of God - how does it work?