Ockham: Philosophical Writings

Name: Ockham: Philosophical Writings
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780872200784
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By William of Ockham

Series: Hackett Classics

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Ockham: Philosophical Writings by William of Ockham is a collection that captures the influential thoughts and ideas of the medieval philosopher. The book delves into Ockham's contributions to logic, metaphysics, and epistemology, highlighting his principle of parsimony, famously known as Ockham's Razor. The writings provide insight into Ockham's efforts to challenge established scholastic traditions, making this an essential read for those interested in the evolution of philosophical thought.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by medieval philosophy and the development of logical and theological thought. It offers deep insights into the principles of Ockham's Razor, providing a foundational understanding of minimalism in theory construction. Those interested in the evolution of philosophical reasoning and its influence on modern philosophy will find these writings particularly compelling.

Ockham: Philosophical Writings

Contains selections of Ockham's philosophical writings which give a balanced introductory view of his work in logic, metaphysics, and ethics. This volume includes textual markings referring readers to appendices containing changes in the Latin text.

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This volume contains selections of Ockham: Philosophical Writings which give a balanced introductory view of his work in logic, metaphysics, and ethics.

This edition includes textual markings referring readers to appendices containing changes in the Latin text and alterations found in the English translation that have been made necessary by the critical edition of Ockham's work published after Boehner prepared the original text.

The updated bibliography includes the most important scholarship produced since publication of the original edition.