An Introduction to Medieval Philosophy (eBook)

Basic Concepts

Joseph W. Koterski (Autor)

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2011 | 1. Auflage
256 Seiten
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
9781444360677 (ISBN)

Infos

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.

Inhalt

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

Rezensionen

"Another strength of the book is Koterski's skillful way of
motivating philosophical interest in concepts and ideas that might
otherwise seem arcane to the beginner . . .Koterski gives a thought
provoking analysis of several basic concepts that permeate medieval
thought and provides a thorough account of the varied sources that
influenced reasoning about these concepts." (American Catholic
Philosophical Quarterly, 1 October 2010)



"Strikingly clear, succinct, and erudite, this book will be
treasured by beginners and established scholars alike. As the
relationship of religious faith and the human sciences becomes an
ever more pressing societal issue, contemporary philosophers will
greatly benefit from Koterski's masterful exposition of the
insights of medieval thinkers." -- Matthew Levering, Ave Maria
University

"Father Koterski is a master of Jesuit pedagogy. His chapters
introduce key themes that still dominate Western philosophy. No
serious student of philosophy or theology should miss reading this
book."--Romanus Cessario, O.P., St John's Seminary, Boston,
Massachusetts

"Strikingly clear, succinct, and erudite, this book will be
treasured by beginners and established scholars alike. As the
relationship of religious faith and the human sciences becomes an
ever more pressing societal issue, contemporary philosophers will
greatly benefit from Koterski's masterful exposition of the
insights of medieval thinkers."

-Matthew Levering, Ave Maria University

"Father Koterski is a master of Jesuit pedagogy. His chapters
introduce key themes that still dominate Western philosophy. No
serious student of philosophy or theology should miss reading this
book."

-Romanus Cessario, O.P., St John's Seminary,
Boston, Massachusetts

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.9.2011
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Geschichte der Philosophie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Philosophie des Mittelalters
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Philosophie der Neuzeit
• Schlagworte: Antiquity • centuries • Christian • Dawn • debates • Einführungen in die Philosophie • Einführungen in die Philosophie • Empire • extraordinarily • Fall • Geschichte der westlichen Philosophie • Historical Western Philosophy • Ideas • influences • Introductions to Philosophy • Mittelalter • Modern • Period • Philosophie • Philosophy • Process • questions • Religion • Religions • Renaissance • Rich • Roman • stage • Times • transcendent • Transformation • World
• ISBN-13: 9781444360677 / 9781444360677