The Presence of Duns Scotus in the Thought of Edith Stein

The question of individuality

Francesco Alfieri (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

XV, 184 Seiten

2016 | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-38639-3 (ISBN)

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This book examines the phenomenological anthropology of Edith Stein. It specifically focuses on the question which Stein addressed in her work Finite and Eternal Being: What is the foundational principle that makes the individual unique and unrepeatable within the human species? Traditional analyses of Edith Stein's writings have tended to frame her views on this issue as being influenced by Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, while neglecting her interest in the lesser-known figure of Duns Scotus. Yet, as this book shows, with regard to the question of individuality, Stein was critical of Aquinas' approach, finding that of Duns Scotus to be more convincing. In order to get to the heart of Stein's readings of Duns Scotus, this book looks at her published writings and her personal correspondence, in addition to conducting a meticulous analysis of the original codexes on which her sources were based. Written with diligence and flair, the book critically evaluates the authenticity of Stein's sources and shows how the position of Scotus himself evolved. It highlights the originality of Stein's contribution, which was to rediscover the relevance of Mediaeval scholastic thought and reinterpret it in the language of the Phenomenological school founded by Edmund Husserl.

Francesco Alfieri is professor of philosophy at the Pontificia Universitas Lateranensis, which appointed him International Area Research Secretary for “Edith Stein in contemporary philosophy”. He is the Editor-in-chief for the annotated Italian edition of the complete works of H. Conrad-Martius and the series entitled “Philosophy – Phenomenology – Texts by Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka”, published by Morcelliana.

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: A historic and critical study of the "Scotist" sources used by Edith Stein.- Chapter 3: The question of the principium individuationis in the writings of Duns Scotus. Ordinatio/Lectura - Quaestiones super Libros Metaphysicorum.- Chapter 4: The intangible individuality of human beings. The originality of Edith Stein's perspective.- Chapter 5: Conclusion.- Postface.- Bibliography.

"In conclusion, the book of Francesco Alfieri, OFM stands for a valuable contribution to rounding the scholastic and phenomenological meditation and understanding of the (problem of) individuality in its intricate essence and manifestation ... . This essay provides a well-argued insight into a controversial and significant issue that remains open to further discussions as one of topical interest concerning the deep meaning of the own being ..." (Spotlight, wordtrade.com, Issue. 31, August, 2018)

“In conclusion, the book of Francesco Alfieri, OFM stands for a valuable contribution to rounding the scholastic and phenomenological meditation and understanding of the (problem of) individuality in its intricate essence and manifestation … . This essay provides a well-argued insight into a controversial and significant issue that remains open to further discussions as one of topical interest concerning the deep meaning of the own being …” (Spotlight, wordtrade.com, Issue. 31, August, 2018)

Erscheinungsdatum	14.10.2016
Reihe/Serie	Analecta Husserliana
Zusatzinfo	XV, 184 p. 6 illus.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Metaphysik / Ontologie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Philosophie des Mittelalters
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Philosophie der Neuzeit
Schlagworte	Concretion - empty form - qualitative filling • Göttingen circle • Intangible singularity • Intrinsecum principium individuationis • Medieval Philosophy • Metaphysics • Phenomenology • Phenomenology and Existentialism • Philosophy • Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology • Positive quality of the being • Quaestiones disputatae de rerum principio - Vitali • Quaestiones disputatae de rerum principio - Vitalis de Furno • Religion and Philosophy • Spiritual perception by feeling • Thomas Aquinas • Ultima realitas entis • Vitalis de Furno
ISBN-10	3-319-38639-5 / 3319386395
ISBN-13	978-3-319-38639-3 / 9783319386393
Zustand	Neuware