An Introduction to Medieval Philosophy: Basic Concepts / Edition 1

by Joseph W. Koterski

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781405106788
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	11/17/2008
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	742,269
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

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.

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Table of Contents

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