{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-medieval-philosophy-basic-concepts-hardback-9781405106771","title":"An Introduction to Medieval Philosophy; Basic Concepts (Hardback) 9781405106771","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAn Introduction to Medieval Philosophy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBasic Concepts\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eMatthew Levering\u003c\/b\u003e, Ave Maria University  \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eRomanus Cessario\u003c\/b\u003e, O.P., St John’s Seminary, Boston, Massachusetts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJoseph W. Koterski (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405106771, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 30 October 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16 x 2.4 cm, 0.517 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"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)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e“Lively, accessible, and well argued, this is a fine introduction that deserves a wide audience. Summing Up: Recommended.” (\u003ci\u003eChoice Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, May 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Fr. Joseph Koterski, a philosophy teacher at Fordham University and editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eInternational Philosophical Quarterly,\u003c\/i\u003e has penned a lovely little introduction to the basic themes of medieval philosophy.” (\u003ci\u003eFirst Things\u003c\/i\u003e, January 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eBy exploring the philosophical character of some of the greatest medieval thinkers, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Medieval Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides a rich overview of philosophy in the world of Latin Christianity.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the deeply philosophical character of such medieval thinkers as Augustine, Boethius, Eriugena, Anselm, Aquinas, Bonaventure, Scotus, and Ockham\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviews the central features of the epistemological and metaphysical problem of universals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how medieval authors adapted philosophical ideas from antiquity to apply to their religious commitments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes a broad philosophical approach of the medieval era by,taking account of classical metaphysics, general culture, and religious themes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003c\/i\u003e vii  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Faith and Reason 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 God 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Divine Ideas 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Problem of Universals 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Transcendentals 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Cosmos and Nature 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Soul 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Conclusion 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlossary\u003c\/i\u003e 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistorical Figures\u003c\/i\u003e 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences\u003c\/i\u003e 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex of Names\u003c\/i\u003e 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex of Terms\u003c\/i\u003e 242\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Philosophy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20%5BHP%5D%22\"\u003eHP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433847812376,"sku":"9781405106771","price":84.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405106771.jpg?v=1784855544","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/an-introduction-to-medieval-philosophy-basic-concepts-hardback-9781405106771","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}