Disputatio and the Pursuit of Wisdom in the Humanities (Conference/Institute/Seminar)
Title: Disputatio and the Pursuit of Wisdom in the Humanities
Author: Phillip Donnelly
Author: Todd Buras
Abstract: Whether we study literature, history, civics, or philosophy, teaching in the humanities involves the engagement of wisdom questions--the questions that guide human conduct and shape the interpretation of human experience. This seminar explores the disputatio, or the disputed question, as a time-tested pattern for considering such questions across the disciplines. The idea animating this seminar is that the disputatio is to wisdom questions as the scientific method is to knowledge questions--it is a step-by-step procedure for producing and communicating, not the final word on a given subject, but a stable, well-reasoned answer.
Date Range: July 18-30, 2021
Location: Baylor University
Primary URL: https://www.baylor.edu/philosophy/index.php?id=973912

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