Why medieval philosophy matters

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"Tackling the question of why medieval philosophy matters in the current age, Stephen Boulter issues a passionate and robust defence of this school in the history of ideas. He examines both familiar territory and neglected texts and thinkers whilst also asking the question of why, exactly, this matters or should matter to how we think now. Why Medieval Philosophy is also provides a introduction to medieval philosophy more generally exploring how this area of philosophy has been received, debate…

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Full title :Why medieval philosophy matters / Stephen Boulter.

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Publication Date:2019.
Edition:First edition

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Publisher(s):Bloomsbury Academic
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2019.

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Description:1 online resource (x, 200 pages).

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ISBN:9781350094192, 1350094196, 9781350094154, 1350094153, 9781350094161, 1350094161, 9781350094185, 1350094188, 9781350094178, 135009417X
oclc:on1170991754
LC Classification:B721

Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Medieval Philosophy and Common Sense -- Chapter 2. Medieval Philosophy and the Sciences -- Chapter 3. Medieval Philosophy and Methodology -- Chapter 4. What Philosophers Used to Know (The art of distinctions) -- Chapter 5. The Best Argument for the Existence of God (Scotus' De Primo Principio) -- Chapter 6. Medieval Philosophy and the Problem of Western Disenchantment -- Bibliography -- Index.