Medieval Philosophy

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Essential Readings with Commentary

Series: Blackwell Readings in the History of Philosophy

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Medieval Philosophy provides an exploration into the key philosophical ideas and thinkers of the medieval period. The book examines how medieval scholars grappled with questions of faith, reason, and the nature of existence, often by interpreting the works of ancient philosophers in a new religious context. It offers insights into the intellectual landscape of the Middle Ages, highlighting the enduring impact of these thinkers on Western philosophy.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the intellectual explorations of the medieval period, especially how philosophers of that time navigated and merged classical thought with emerging religious and theological ideas. It appeals to those who appreciate a historical journey through philosophical development, revealing the foundations that influenced modern philosophical inquiries.

This collection of readings with extensive editorial commentary brings together key texts of the most influential philosophers of the medieval era to provide a comprehensive introduction for students of philosophy. .

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This collection of readings, with extensive editorial commentary, brings together key texts of the most influential philosophers of the medieval era to provide a comprehensive introduction for students of philosophy.

Medieval Philosophy features the writings of Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Boethius, John Duns Scotus, and other leading medieval thinkers. It includes several new translations of key thinkers of the medieval era, such as John Buridan and Averroes.

Readings are accompanied by expert commentary from the editors, who are leading scholars in the field.

Series: Blackwell Readings in the History of Philosophy

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Medieval Philosophy by Klima is praised for its impressive collection of texts covering a range of medieval philosophical topics, demonstrating historical progress in various issues. The translations are lauded as excellent, with some appearing for the first time, enhanced by expert introductions and annotations. This anthology is recommended as both a course textbook and a resource for readers interested in key medieval philosophical discussions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405135658

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 June 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Fritz Allhoff
Edited by Anand Jayprakash Vaidya
Edited by Gyula Klima

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 708g

Pages: 416

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Blackwell Readings in the History of Philosophy

About the Author

Gyula Klima is a professor of philosophy at Fordham University. He acts as director of the international Society of Medieval Logic and Metaphysics and an executive council member of the American Catholic Philosophical Association since 2003. Klima is the author of ARS ARTIUM: Essays in Philosophical Semantics, Medieval and Modern (1988) and John Buridan: Summulae de Dialectica (2001).

Fritz Allhoff is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. He has published work in journals including American Journal of Bioethics, History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences, International Journal of Applied Philosophy, and Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal.

Anand Jayprakash Vaidya is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at San José State University. His research is in Metaphysics & Epistemology, and Philosophy of Mind.

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