| Philosophy Middle Ages Contributor(s): Gracia (Author), Noone (Author) |
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ISBN: 0631216731 ISBN-13: 9780631216735 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $60.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2005 Annotation: This comprehensive reference volume features essays by some of the most distinguished scholars in the field. The volume is organized into two sections. In the first, essays cover the historical context within which philosophy in the Middle Ages developed. Topics include the ancient philosophical legacy, the patristic background, the School of Chartres, religious orders, scholasticism, and the condemnation of various views in Paris in the thirteenth century. Within these clear, jargon-free expositions, the authors make the latest scholarship available while also presenting their own distinctive perspectives. The second section is composed of alphabetically arranged entries on 138 philosophically significant authors - European, Jewish, and Arabic - living between the fourth and fifteenth centuries. These essays contain biographical information, summaries of significant philosophical arguments and viewpoints, and conclude with bibliographies of both primary and secondary sources. "A Companion to Philosophy in the Middle Ages" is extensively cross-referenced and indexed, constituting a complete source of information for students and professionals alike. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Medieval |
| Dewey: 189 |
| Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy |
| Physical Information: 2.14" H x 7" W x 9.62" (2.99 lbs) 768 pages |
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| Publisher Description: This comprehensive reference volume features essays by some of the most distinguished scholars in the field.
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