An Introduction to Medieval Philosophy

Basic Concepts

Joseph W. Koterski (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

256 Seiten

2008
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-4051-0678-8 (ISBN)

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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.

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

Reverend Joseph W. Koterski, S.J., is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University. He also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of International Philosophical Quarterly and as Chaplain in Queen's Court Residential College for Freshmen.

Preface vii Introduction 1

1 Faith and Reason 9

2 God 37

3 The Divine Ideas 61

4 The Problem of Universals 87

5 The Transcendentals 111

6 Cosmos and Nature 141

7 Soul 173

8 Conclusion 202

Glossary 206

Historical Figures 217

References 222

Index of Names 237

Index of Terms 242

Verlagsort	Hoboken
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 230 mm
Gewicht	399 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Philosophie Altertum / Antike
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Philosophie des Mittelalters
ISBN-10	1-4051-0678-6 / 1405106786
ISBN-13	978-1-4051-0678-8 / 9781405106788
Zustand	Neuware