MIDDLE

Philosophy Series

Our Philosophy Series introduce students to the foundational ideas of ancient and medieval thought. Through engaging with stories and figures from Ancient Greece and the Middle Ages, students will begin to explore key philosophical concepts like ethics, beauty, and reason. These courses encourage curiosity and critical thinking, providing an accessible entry point into the world of philosophy. By learning about influential thinkers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, students will develop an early appreciation for the role of philosophy in shaping human understanding and culture.



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Dear Motoongees,


My academic focus has been on process philosophy, with a particular emphasis on the pioneering work of Alfred North Whitehead. Under the guidance of Professor Wangsik Jang, a disciple of John B. Cobb, I have explored this area in depth. My thesis, "Flow and Understanding of Dualism," investigates the philosophical discussions of dualism and the problem of evil, drawing on the perspectives of Plato, Descartes, and Whitehead.


I believe that the answers we seek are already within us. My aim is to create an educational environment that encourages students to engage deeply with ideas and develop their own intellectual paths.


Mr. H Park

Head of Strategic Planning

FALL

Thinkers Covered: Greek and Roman Mythology, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas.


The easiest way to begin studying philosophy is through a chronological understanding. This course, designed for younger students, covers Ancient Greek philosophy and medieval theology over the course of a semester. In Ancient Greece, there are many myths. Through stories such as the Trojan War, Antigone, and the Peloponnesian War, students will be introduced to the Greek concepts of Good and Beauty. In this context, they will also gain a basic understanding of the philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.


Following that, the course moves into the medieval period, examining the flow of thought that rejected humanism and structuralism. We will explore the fundamental question of why human thought does not remain at one extreme, but continually shifts towards the opposite extreme.

SPRING

Thinkers Covered: Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Hobbes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Badiou, and others.


This course explores modernity and postmodernism, reflecting the structuralist and post-structuralist patterns covered in the fall semester. The thinkers of the modern era are familiar figures often featured in world history textbooks. 


Structuralism, rebuilt around human reason, has become the foundation for much of the critical issues faced by contemporary society. The course introduces modern philosophers who challenge these grand narratives and offers guidance on the future direction of thought that students should explore and develop.




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