Philosophic Classics: Volume II: Medieval Philosophy - Softcover

Baird, Forrest

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9780130213150: Philosophic Classics: Volume II: Medieval Philosophy

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ISBN 10: 0130213152 ISBN 13: 9780130213150

Publisher: Routledge, 1999

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This anthology of readings in Western Medieval philosophy represents the towering medieval thinkers--Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and William of Ockham--as well as other medieval figures. It features the best available translations of books--complete works or complete selections of works--which are both central to each philosopher's thought and are widely accepted as part of the “canon.” The selections are readable and accessible, while still being faithful to the original. Includes Introductions to each historical period and to each philosopher, and an abundance of drawings, diagrams, photographs, and a timeline. KEY TOPICS: EARLY CHRISTIAN DOCUMENTS. Jesus. Paul and the Early Church. The Church Fathers. OTHER FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS. Philo of Alexandria. Plotinus. Pseudo-Dionysius Areopagite. AUGUSTINE. EARLY MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY. Boethius. John Scotus Eriugena. Anselm (and Guanilo). Peter Abelard. Hildegard of Bingen. John of Salisbury. ISLAMIC AND JEWISH PHILOSOPHY IN THE MIDDLE AGES. Avicenna. al-Ghazali. Averroes. Moses Maimonides. THIRTEENTH-CENTURY PHILOSOPHY. Robert Grosseteste. Roger Bacon. Bonaventure. THOMAS AQUINAS. LATE MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY. John Duns Scotus. William of Ockham. Meister Eckhart. Catherine of Siena.Nicholas Cusanas. GIOVANNI PICO DELLA MIRANDOLA. MARKET: For anyone interested in Medieval Philosophy.

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For courses in Medieval Philosophy. Designed to be accessible to today's students, this anthology of readings in Western Medieval philosophy represents the towering medieval thinkers-- Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and William of Ockham--as well as other medieval figures. The readings consider ethics and politics, but the focus is on metaphysics and epistemology--questions on the nature of universals, the nature and essence of God, the relationship of God to time and creation, and the ability of humans to know God and creation. The text features the best available translations of texts--complete works or complete selections of works--which are both central to each philosopher's thought and are widely accepted as part of the "canon." The selections are readable and accessible, while still being faithful to the original. Introductions to each philosopher, an abundance of drawings, diagrams, photographs, and a timeline keep students focused throughout.

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