The philosophy of Peter Abelard /

This book offers a major reassessment of the philosophy of Peter Abelard (1079-1142) which argues that he was not, as usually presented, a predominantly critical thinker but a constructive one. By way of evidence the author offers new analyses of frequently discussed topics in Abelard's philoso...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Marenbon, John
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997.
Temas:
Abelard, Peter, > 1079-1142.
Abelard, Peter, > 1079-1142
Abelardo, Pedro, > 1079-1142.
Abélard, Pierre, > (1079-1142)
Philosophy, Medieval.
Philosophie médiévale.
PHILOSOPHY > History & Surveys > Medieval.
Philosophy, Medieval
Filosofia escolástica.
Filosofia medieval.
Filosofia cristã.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • A life
  • Teaching and writings on logic
  • Abelard's theological project
  • Excursus I: The letters of Abelard and Heloise
  • Conclusion: Abelard's logic and his theology
  • Logic, philosophy and exegesis
  • Substance, differentiae and accidents
  • Forms and language
  • Perception and knowledge
  • Universals
  • Conclusion: Dicta, non-things and the limits of Abelard's ontology
  • Ethics, God's power and his wisdom
  • God's goodness: theodicy and the meaning of 'good'
  • Act, intention and consent
  • Contempt, law and conscience
  • Virtue, love and merit
  • Excursus II: Love, selflessness and Heloise
  • Ethics, society and practice
  • Conclusion: Abelard's theological doctrines and his philosophical ethics
  • App. Abelard as a 'critical thinker'.

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