Intro to Humanities (HUM2020)

These are colorful and well-written notes from the first lecture "Prehistory" of Professor Whitmarsh's which covers the meaning of civilization and defines "humanity".

Colorful, aesthetically pleasing, and well written lecture notes taken in Professor Whitmarsh's lecture on Ancient Mesopotamia.

A comparison of themes and events between "Beowulf" and Turold's "Song of Roland."

Important ideas in Homer's "Iliad," including the concept of the Greek hero and the Greek value arete.

Important ideas in Dante's "Inferno," including the worst sin to commit, what happens to individuals who commit this sin, the significance of characters' descriptions, and the relationship with vernacular literature.

Important ideas in Cicero's "On Duty," including the concepts that should guide Romans' actions and the use of political rhetoric.

Important ideas in Machiavelli's "The Prince," including the qualities of an ideal prince and Machiavelli's positions on conquering and leading states.

Lecture notes for Chapter 1 of HUM2020 at St. Johns River State College Orange Park

Lecture notes for Chapter 3 of HUM2020 at St. Johns River State College Orange Park