Art Debate

Worst Medieval Jobs

Out of all of the worst Medieval jobs, I could not be the Barber Surgeon. That would be the absolute worst job ever. I could not use the tools. Being in the twenty first century, it seemed so unsanitary and unsafe. Using the color of the urine to tell whether some one was sick does not seem to be very accurate. I could never insert medicine six inches into someone and then force the medicine into their butt or mouth. I could not perform the amputation or deal with the problems that the people had. I also could not deal with the leeches or the worms. I think I would be sick almost every single day.

I also could not be the Wise Woman. I could not make the worm stew or kill the eel. I get the chills and sick to my stomach even writing about it. I could not prepare the remedies to give to people. I think that the worst part of that job though, is being the patient. Now, I would never even consider using the treatments. During that time period, I would imagine that it made sense to them, but the result could not have been great. I do not think that putting a ring of worms around your neck would heal a sore throat.

These videos had many awful jobs, but the worst were the one that dealt with medicine and treatments. It seemed that it would worst for the patients though. Urine was involved in many jobs. If I spent seven to eight hours every day around it, I would probably get used to it over time. I am just so glad that I live in the twenty first century. Those jobs were horrible.

History of Lindsay's Freshman Year

Lindsay transferred into John Carroll right after Christmas. She was nervous and a little scared, but happy to be starting at a new school. She had played field hockey on a varsity team, which changed the way she played. She participated in the play, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Lindsay made so many friend through the play. Everyone was so welcoming and helping. She only knew them for two or three months but nows feels like they are part of her family. Lindsay met considerate and caring people through the play. She hopes to continue participating in the plays throughout her John Carroll years. She hung out with her old friends and with new friends.  She got a really embarrassing shinguard tan that everyone noticed. Lindsay and her friend started playing a new game in the advisory called Banaograms. The advisory now plays the game in tournament style and cheats a little along the way. The advisory has bonded more than ever before.

Freshman year at John Carroll taught Lindsay many things. She was learned about the school in general and about herself. She had her ups and downs. Some ups have been the play, the classes, and friends. Some downs have been literally falling down the stairs and saying good bye to friends at Roland Park. She has enjoyed her classes and learned so much new information. Lindsay also took a field trip to Washington D.C., which was beyond amazing. She saw scenes of some of William Shakespeare's plays. She enjoyed the hunt to find food in Union Station and the bus ride. Lindsay truly believes that transferring to John Carroll was the best thing that could have happened to her. Freshman year was an exciting year, with exams still to come. This year was a memorable year, from Homecoming to the play. Lindsay is a very different person from last year in eight grade. She is really looking forward to the summer and sophomore year.

Important People of the Middle Ages Final

Weekly Important People of the Middle Ages

In the Middle Ages, there were many extraordinary events that took place. There were people who accomplished important feats as well. This was a vital time in history.  All of these occasions shaped the Middle Ages, but to really understand this time in history, it is vital to know the philosophers and their influences. It is important to understand the philosophers and theologians of the Middle Ages if one is to really understand the culture of this time; St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Peter Abelard are excellent examples of the influential people that changed the way of thinking for the rest of the world.

St. Augustine of Hippo was one of the most influential people of all time. He was not born in the Middle Ages, but was important to the later philosophers, such as St. Thomas Aquinas and Peter Abelard. St. Augustine once said, “But as this is not a good which can discharge its devotees of all distresses, this city is often divided against itself by litigations, wars, quarrels, and such victories as are either life-destroying or short-lived.” (Augustine) This quote was from one of his books called City of God. St. Augustine was a very peaceful man and the quote helped prove that point. He had many morals and values that were well respected. He spread Christianity throughout Africa and the West. He eventually was credited for founding Western Christendom. St. Augustine was a leading theologian and philosopher, who sparked a trend that many would later follow.

St. Thomas Aquinas was born much later than St. Augustine, but he was just as important. St. Thomas stated, “If they are contradictory, this is for one or both of these two reasons: either because the agent cause must precede the effect in time, or because non-being must precede the effect in time, for we say that what God creates comes to be out of nothing.” (Thomas Aquinas) This quote represented the way St. Thomas went about thinking and solving problems. St. Thomas was a priest and an excellent teacher. He founded his own theology called Thomism. He wrote books and manuscripts that supported his theories about Ontology, Cosmology, and Psychology. This was a significant change for the people of the Middle Ages. It was a different way of thinking that would last throughout this period in time.

Another philosopher was Peter Abelard. He was influenced by St. Augustine as well. He said, “By doubting we come to examine, and by examining we reach the truth.” (Abelard) This was a new way of thinking for the people of the Middle Ages, because questions were being asked and research was being done. This quote shows how Peter Abelard went about thinking and learning. Abelard was most famous for his affair with his student, Heloise. Peter Abelard influenced an amazing event to happen though. Before the Middle Ages was the concept of Realism. This changed into his idea called Conceptualism. This changed the world completely and helped form the Middle Ages.

These three outstanding thinkers; St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Peter Abelard, were the foundation of the culture for the Middle Ages. One would have to understand what these men did and their influence to understand the culture of this time period. They all changed the way of thinking and approaching problems. They were teachers, priests, and logicians. Without these philosophers the Middle Ages would not be what it is today.

Bibliography

Medieval Sourcebook: Augustine of Hippo:  The City of God, excerpts. (n.d.). FORDHAM.EDU. Retrieved May 3, 2011, from http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/aug-city2.html

Medieval Sourcebook: Peter Abelard: From Sic et Non, 1120. (n.d.). FORDHAM.EDU. Retrieved May 3, 2011, from http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/1120abelard.html

Untitled. (n.d.). FORDHAM.EDU. Retrieved May 3, 2011, from http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/aquinas-eternity.html

Important People of the Middle Ages Rough Draft

Why is it so important to understand _ [i.e. the topic of your expert group] if one is to really understand the culture of the Middle Ages?

In the Middle Ages, there were many extraordinary events that took place. There were people that accomplished important feats as well. All of these occasions shape the Middle Ages, but to really understand this time in history, it is vital to know the philosophers and their influences. It is important to understand the philosophers and theologians of the Middle Ages if one is to really understand the culture of this time; St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Peter Abelard are excellent examples of the influential people that changed the way of thinking for the rest of the world. The philosophers have nothing to do with understanding the culture of the Middle Ages.

St. Augustine of Hippo was one of the most influential people of all time. He was not born in the Middle Ages, but was important to the later philosophers, such as St. Thomas Aquinas and Peter Abelard. St. Augustine once said, “But as this is not a good which can discharge its devotees of all distresses, this city is often divided against itself by litigations, wars, quarrels, and such victories as are either life-destroying or short-lived.” (Augustine) This quote is from one of his books called City of God. St. Augustine was a very peaceful man. He had many morals and values that were well respected. He spread Christianity throughout Africa and the West. He eventually was credited for founding Western Christendom. St. Augustine was a leading theologian and philosopher, who sparked a trend that many would later follow.

St. Thomas Aquinas was born much later than St. Augustine, but he was just as important. St. Thomas stated, “If they are contradictory, this is for one or both of these two reasons: either because the agent cause must precede the effect in time, or because non-being must precede the effect in time, for we say that what God creates comes to be out of nothing.” (Thomas Aquinas) St. Thomas was a priest and an excellent teacher. He founded his own theology called Thomism. He wrote books and manuscripts that supported his theories about Ontology, Cosmology, and Psychology. This was a significant change for the people of the Middle Ages. It was a different way of thinking that would last throughout this period in time.

Another philosopher was Peter Abelard. He was influenced by St. Augustine as well. He said, “By doubting we come to examine, and by examining we reach the truth.” (Abelard) This was a new way of thinking for the people of the Middle Ages, because questions were being asked and research was being done. Abelard is most famous for his affair with his student, Heloise. Peter Abelard influenced an amazing event to happen though. Before the Middle Ages was the concept of Realism. This changed into his idea called Conceptualism. This changed the world completely and helped form the Middle Ages.

These three outstanding thinkers; St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Peter Abelard, were the foundation of the culture for the Middle Ages. One would have to understand what these men did and their influence to understand the culture of this time period. They all changed the way of thinking and approaching problems. They were teachers, priests, and logicians. Without these philosophers the Middle Ages would not be what it is today.

Bibliography

Medieval Sourcebook: Augustine of Hippo:  The City of God, excerpts. (n.d.). FORDHAM.EDU. Retrieved May 3, 2011, from http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/aug-city2.html

Medieval Sourcebook: Peter Abelard: From Sic et Non, 1120. (n.d.). FORDHAM.EDU. Retrieved May 3, 2011, from http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/1120abelard.html

Untitled. (n.d.). FORDHAM.EDU. Retrieved May 3, 2011, from http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/aquinas-eternity.html