本課程以「史」為經，以「思想」為緯。經緯所框架之象限涵蓋文化、宗教、藝術、政治、經濟、社會等諸文明流變。本課程目前構想為三學期系列課程，亦即依目前構思計劃，上學期（102-1）已提供「文藝復興之前」，本學期（102-2）開授「文藝復興至啟蒙運動」（15-18 世紀），接續學期（103-1）為「工業革命至後工業時期」（19-20 世紀）（課程標題皆暫訂）。以此三大歷史段落，完成整部西方思想與文明之考察。
本學期課程規劃承續上學期至中世紀止，登上文藝復興舞台，次第梳理西方社會人文主義、理性主義，至啟蒙運動的發展軌跡。也就是探究十五世紀到十八世紀的西方思想與文明。這約莫三百年間的歷史發展，對於西方現代性關鍵特徵──思想蓬勃、資本主義、公共領域、個人自由、藝術自主、政治民主──的開展至為關鍵。對於未修習上學期「文藝復興之前」課程，或意欲回溯古典時代到中世紀時期的有心人，本課程安排首兩週綱領勾勒，並指定閱讀 Claude Delmas 的《歐洲文明》簡史相關章節，以銜接課程。餘下只能極力建議自行參閱 Daniel J. Boorstin 敘事流暢的《探索者──問
「為什麼」的人》以及 Richard Tarnas 深具啟發的《西方心靈的激情》兩書之相關章節。本課程並不鑽研專家學者之細微知識，而是掌握思想家之洞識灼見，剖析西方文明進程之脈動趨向。換言之，思想與文明課程並非專家專題之學，而是通儒通識涵養。
亦即「士先器識，而後文藝」的宏通教育。關照臺灣社會的實用功利取向，並不乏專家技師，但向來忽視具備洞識遠見的廣博與融通。正是一藝易致，大道難聞。也難怪晚近各大學嗅得此一時代之蔽，遂舉「博雅」之名，紛紛設置不同名稱之學程、書院，
廣招生員。惟是否以宏通博雅為教育學習旨趣，抑或僅掛名上市，純粹吸睛引人，則未可知。This course is based on "history" and "thought" as its final form. The quadrant of the framework of the lunar community covers the changes in civilizations such as culture, religion, art, politics, economy, and society. This course is currently conceived as a three-year series course, that is, according to the current conceptual plan, the "Before the Resurrection of Literature and Art" in the first period (102-1), and the "Resurrection of Literature and Art to the Initiation of Mongolia" (15-18th Century), and the continuous study period (103-1) is "Industrial Revolution to the Post-Industrial Period" (19-20th Century) (Course Titles are all ordered). With these three major historical passages, we will complete the investigation of the entire Western thought and civilization.
The course planning of this school continues to the last period until the Middle Ages, and appears on the stage of literary rejuvenation, sorting out the humanistic and rational principles of Western society, and in turn, to the development of Mongolian sports. That is, to explore Western thoughts and civilization from the fifteenth to eighteenth century. This historical development over the past three hundred years has been a key development of Western modernity-the vigorous ideological, capitalism, public domain, personal freedom, artistic autonomy, and political democracy. For those who have not studied the "Before Resurrection of Literature and Art" course in the first two weeks, or who intend to go back to the classical era to the medieval period, this course is scheduled to outline the first two weeks, and designate to read the chapters related to the history of Claude Delmas's "European Civilization" to follow the course. I can only recommend that you visit Daniel J. Boorstin's stormy "Explorer"
"Why" and Richard Tarnas's inspired passion for the Western Spirit. This course does not study the detailed knowledge of experts, but rather masters the insights of thinkers and analyzes the directions of Western civilization. In other words, the course of thought and civilization is not a specialty of experts, but a comprehensive understanding of Confucianism.
That is, the Hongtong education of "scholars first know the skills and the art of the later text". Taking into account the practical utilitarian orientation of Taiwanese society, there are many experts and technicians, but they have always ignored the broad and harmonious environment with a clear understanding of the future. It is a craft that is easy to lead, but the road is hard to hear. It is also difficult for major universities to smell the concealment of this era recently, so they named "Boya" and set up different school courses and book schools.
Enjoy enrollment staff. However, it is unknown whether it is purely eye-catching and attractive to Hongtong and Boya as the purpose of education learning, or whether it is listed on the market with a name that is pure and eye-catching.
柒、 課程指定必讀及基本參考書目
一、 指定必讀書目（書目購置事宜於第一週上課說明及安排）
Delmas, Claude 吳錫德譯：歐洲文明。臺北市：遠流，
1989，頁 39-83［＝第二章：中世紀的大轉變］。【Orig.
Delmas, Claude: La Civilisation européenne. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France, 1980.】
Gay, Peter（彼得•蓋伊） 劉森堯、梁永安譯：啟蒙運動
（下）──自由之科學。臺北縣新店市：立緒文化，2008。【Orig.
Gay, Peter: The Enlightenment: The Sciences of Freedom. New York:
Knopf, 1976-78.】［簡稱：《啟蒙運動》］
二、 基本參考書目
Boorstin, Daniel J.（布斯汀） 劉喬譯：探索者──問「為什麼」的人。臺北市：貓頭鷹，2005。【Orig. Boorstin, Daniel J.:
The Seekers: The Story of Man’s Continuing Quest to Understand His World. New York: Random House, 1998.】
Tarnas, Richard（理查•塔那斯） 王又如譯：西方心靈
的激情。臺北市：正中書局，1995。【Orig. Tarnas, Richard: The
Passion of the Western Mind. Understanding the Ideas That Have
Shaped Our World View. New York: Ballantine Books, 1993.】
涉及課程內容之相關參考文獻將隨時於課程中介紹、補充及說明。
7. Course-specified required reading and basic reference books
1. Specify the required booklet (book purchase matters will be given and arranged in the first week)
Delmas, Claude Wu Si: European civilization. Taipei City: Far,
1989, page 39-83 [=Chapter 2: The Great Change of the Middle Ages]. 【Orig.
Delmas, Claude: La Civilisation européenne. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France, 1980.】
Gay, Peter (Peter Lie) Liu Sen, Liang Yongan translated: Enlightenment and Mood
(Part 2)──Liberty Science. Xindian City, Taipei County: Licheng Culture, 2008. 【Orig.
Gay, Peter: The Enlightenment: The Sciences of Freedom. New York:
Knopf, 1976-78.] [Simplified: "The Enlightenment Sports"]
2. Basic reference books
Boorstin, Daniel J. (Boustin) 王家彩票: Explorer--the person who asks "why". Taipei City: Cat Head, 2005. 【Orig. Boorstin, Daniel J.:
The Seekers: The Story of Man’s Continuing Quest to Understand His World. New York: Random House, 1998.】
Tarnas, Richard The King is the same as the meaning of the West: The Spirit of the West
passion. Taipei City: Zhengzhong Book Bureau, 1995. 【Orig. Tarnas, Richard: The
Passion of the Western Mind. Understanding the Ideas That Have
Shaped Our World View. New York: Ballantine Books, 1993.】
Related references related to course content will be introduced, supplemented and explained in the course at any time.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 期中考期中考 Midterm exam |
20 | |
| 期末考期末考 Final exam |
30 | |
| 上課參與、討論課程專書研讀及討論上課參與、討論課程專書研讀及討論 In class participation, discussion course book study and discussion |
30 | |
| 課堂出席課堂出席 Class attendance |
20 |
