Aristotle in Coimbra: The Cursus Conimbricensis and the education at the College of Arts

Aristotle in Coimbra is a book that explores the history of the College of Arts in Coimbra and its most famous cultural product, the Cursus Conimbricensis, which was a complete philosophical textbook published by a Jesuit college in the 16th century. It demonstrates the connection between educational practices and the structure of a scholastic philosophical commentary, providing insight into late-scholastic Aristotelianism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Aristotle in Coimbra is a groundbreaking work that delves into the rich history of both the College of Arts in Coimbra and its most remarkable cultural product, the Cursus Conimbricensis. This book offers a comprehensive examination of early Jesuit pedagogy as practiced in one of the most significant colleges run by the Society of Jesus in the sixteenth century.

The Cursus Conimbricensis, a monumental philosophical textbook published by a Jesuit college in the 16th century, stands as a testament to the intellectual prowess of its authors. Comprising seven volumes of commentaries and disputations on Aristotle's writings, it had formed the foundation of the university philosophy curriculum since the Middle Ages. In Aristotle in Coimbra, Cristiano Casalini skillfully demonstrates the connection between educational practices in this sixteenth-century college and the structure of a scholastic philosophical commentary. Through his engaging historiographical discourse, he provides valuable insight into this particular form of late-scholastic Aristotelianism.

This book not only offers a narrative of the historical background behind the publication of the Cursus but also delves into the major philosophical and educational issues addressed by its seven volumes. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars interested in intellectual history, the history of education, and the history of philosophy. By exploring the interplay between educational practices and philosophical commentary, Aristotle in Coimbra sheds light on the complex dynamics of late-scholastic thought and its profound impact on the development of education and intellectual discourse.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 232 x 154 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032402383