Introduction to Medieval Philosophy

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

• | Author: Joseph W. Koterski
• | Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• | Publication Date: Nov 17, 2008
• | Number of Pages: 256 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1405106778
• | ISBN-13: 9781405106771