An Introduction to Medieval Philosophy
Basic Concepts
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:30th Oct '08
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By exploring the philosophical character of some of the greatest medieval thinkers, An Introduction to Medieval Philosophy provides a rich overview of philosophy in the world of Latin Christianity.
- Explores the deeply philosophical character of such medieval thinkers as Augustine, Boethius, Eriugena, Anselm, Aquinas, Bonaventure, Scotus, and Ockham
- Reviews the central features of the epistemological and metaphysical problem of universals
- Shows how medieval authors adapted philosophical ideas from antiquity to apply to their religious commitments
- Takes a broad philosophical approach of the medieval era by,taking account of classical metaphysics, general culture, and religious themes
"Another strength of the book is Koterski's skillful way of motivating philosophical interest in concepts and ideas that might otherwise seem arcane to the beginner . . .Koterski gives a thought provoking analysis of several basic concepts that permeate medieval thought and provides a thorough account of the varied sources that influenced reasoning about these concepts." (American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly, 1 October 2010)
“Lively, accessible, and well argued, this is a fine introduction that deserves a wide audience. Summing Up: Recommended.” (Choice Reviews, May 2009)
“Fr. Joseph Koterski, a philosophy teacher at Fordham University and editor in chief of International Philosophical Quarterly, has penned a lovely little introduction to the basic themes of medieval philosophy.” (First Things, January 2009)
ISBN: 9781405106771
Dimensions: 236mm x 160mm x 24mm
Weight: 517g
256 pages