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Medieval Philosophy: An Historical and Philosophical Introduction
Contributor(s): Marenbon, John (Author)
ISBN: 041528113X     ISBN-13: 9780415281133
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $49.39  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2006
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"Introduction to Medieval Philosophy "combines and updates the scholarship of the two highly successful volumes "Early Medieval Philosophy "(1983) and "Late Medieval Philosoph"y (1986) in a single, reliable, and comprehensive text on the history of medieval philosophy. John Marenbon discusses the main philosophers and ideas within the social and intellectual contexts of the time, and the most important concepts in medieval philosophy. Straightforward in arrangement, wide in scope, and clear in style, this is the ideal starting point for students beginning the subject.
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BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | History & Surveys - Medieval
Dewey: 189
LCCN: 2006013509
Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.46" W x 9.2" (1.53 lbs) 464 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453)
 
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Publisher Description:

This new introduction replaces Marenbon's best-selling editions Early Medieval Philosophy (1983) and Later Medieval Philosophy (1987) to present a single authoritative and comprehensive study of the period. It gives a lucid and engaging 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.

Medieval Philosophy gives a chronological account which:

  • treats all four main traditions of philosophy that stem from the Greek heritage of late antiquity: Greek Christian philosophy, Latin philosophy, Arabic philosophy and Jewish philosophy
  • provides a series of 'study' sections for close attention to arguments and shorter 'interludes' that point to the wider questions of the intellectual context
  • combines philosophical analysis with historical background
  • includes a helpful detailed guide to further reading and an extensive bibliography

All students of medieval philosophy, medieval history, theology or religion will find this necessary reading.