John Marenbon

Medieval Philosophy

An Historical and Philosophical Introduction

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Gives an account of the history of philosophy in the Middle Ages - discussing the main writers and ideas, the social and intellectual contexts, and the important concepts used in medieval philosophy.

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Updated to include recent research in the field, this exploration of medieval philosophy looks at the subject's history, techniques and concepts. Discussing the main writers and ideas, it is the standard companion for all students of the discipline.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Oktober 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 167mm x 31mm
• Gewicht: 821g
• ISBN-13: 9780415281126
• ISBN-10: 0415281121
• Artikelnr.: 22585352

Autorenporträt

John Marenbon is a senior research fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction 2. The Ancient Traditions in Medieval Philosophy 3. Old Traditions and New Beginnings 4. Traditions Apart 5. The Latin Twelfth Century 6. Philosophy in Twelfth
Century Islam 7. Philosophy in Paris and Oxford, 1200
1277 8. Philosophy in the Universities 1277
1400 9. Philosophy Outside the Universities, 1200
1400 10. Not an Epilogue: 'Medieval' Philosophy, 1400
1700

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1. Introduction 2. The Ancient Traditions in Medieval Philosophy 3. Old Traditions and New Beginnings 4. Traditions Apart 5. The Latin Twelfth Century 6. Philosophy in Twelfth-Century Islam 7. Philosophy in Paris and Oxford, 1200-1277 8. Philosophy in the Universities 1277-1400 9. Philosophy Outside the Universities, 1200-1400 10. Not an Epilogue: 'Medieval' Philosophy, 1400-1700

Rezensionen

'Professor Marenbon's book is an authoritative, comprehensive, yet accessible survey of medieval philosophy, written by an expert at the height of his critical powers. Not only does the book guide the reader through the diverse issues of medieval philosophy, but provides sagacious instruction and illuminating commentary on the central topics of its chosen period of study.' - Martin Stone, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

'Marenbon has managed to write about an enormous array of topics in a lucid and accessible way. His prose is clear without being condescending, informative without being either patronizing or importunate. The beginner will find it approachable and unpretentious.' - Peter King, University of Toronto, Canada