Medieval Philosophy A Very Short Introduction

Author : John Marenbon
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019966322X
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Medieval Philosophy written by John Marenbon and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book John Marenbon discusses the extraordinary breadth of medieval philosophy as written by Christians in Greek and Latin, Muslims in Arabic and by Jews in Hebrew, from c. 500 to c. 1550. He considers important factors such as where and when it took place, its social setting and its links with religion.

Author : John Marenbon
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134461836
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Medieval Philosophy written by John Marenbon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-10-02 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated to include recent research in the field, this exploration of medieval philosophy looks at the subject’s history, techniques and concepts. Discussing the main writers and ideas, it is the standard companion for all students of the discipline.

Author : Edward Craig
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191500747
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction written by Edward Craig and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2002-02-21 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How ought we to live? What really exists? How do we know? This book introduces important themes in ethics, knowledge, and the self, via readings from Plato, Hume, Descartes, Hegel, Darwin, and Buddhist writers. It emphasizes throughout the point of doing philosophy, explains how different areas of philosophy are related, and explores the contexts in which philosophy was and is done. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : John Marenbon
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 0415053773
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Medieval Philosophy written by John Marenbon and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1998-01 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The philosophy discussed in this volume constitutes the intellectual and philosophical ideas of the medieval era, from Aquinas and Anselm, the intellectual philosophy of the Judaic and Arabic traditions, the Twelfth Century Renaissance and the philosophical ideas associated with the emergence of the universities. This volume provides a broad and scholarly introduction to the major authors and issues involved in the philosophical discourse of the medieval era, as well as some original interpretations of the philosophical writings addressed. It includes a glossary of technical terms and a chronological table of philosophical and other cultural events.

Author : Julia Annas
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191578304
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction written by Julia Annas and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2000-10-12 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which a constant note is that of discussion and argument. This book introduces readers to some ancient debates to engage with the ancient developments of some themes. Getting away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of Great Thinkers, the book gives readers a sense of the freshness and liveliness of ancient philosophy, and of its wide variety of themes and styles. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Gyula Klima
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 1405135646
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Medieval Philosophy written by Gyula Klima and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2007-07-30 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of readings with extensive editorial commentary brings together key texts of the most influential philosophers of the medieval era to provide a comprehensive introduction for students of philosophy. Features the writings of Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Boethius, John Duns Scotus and other leading medieval thinkers Features several new translations of key thinkers of the medieval era, including John Buridan and Averroes Readings are accompanied by expert commentary from the editors, who are leading scholars in the field

Author : Fergus Kerr
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199556644
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thomas Aquinas: A Very Short Introduction written by Fergus Kerr and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-11-05 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Aquinas, one of the most famous and highly thought of Christian thinkers, was a controversial figure who was exposed and engaged in conflict. This Very Short Introduction looks at Aquinas in a historical context, and explores the Church and culture into which Aquinas was born. It also ask why Aquinas matters now.

Author : Miri Rubin
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199697299
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Middle Ages written by Miri Rubin and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Middle Ages (c.500-1500) includes a thousand years of European history. In this Very Short Introduction Miri Rubin tells the story of the times through the people and their lifestyles. Including stories of kingship and Christian salvation, agriculture and trade, Rubin demonstrates the remarkable nature and legacy of the Middle Ages.

Author : Simon Critchley
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191578320
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Continental Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction written by Simon Critchley and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2001-02-22 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simon Critchley's Very Short Introduction shows that Continental philosophy encompasses a distinct set of philosophical traditions and practices, with a compelling range of problems all too often ignored by the analytic tradition. He discusses the ideas and approaches of philosophers such as Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Habermas, Foucault, and Derrida, and introduces key concepts such as existentialism, nihilism, and phenomenology by explaining their place in the Continental tradition. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Michael Beaney
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198778023
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Analytic Philosophy written by Michael Beaney and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Analytic philosophy is now widely regarded as the dominant tradition in philosophy today. But what exactly is it? How did it arise, and what are its characteristic methods and concerns? What are its main strengths and weaknesses? In this [book], Michael Beaney discusses the nature and development of analytic philosophy by exploring key questions that reveal some of its central concerns, and illustrate some of the core ideas of its main founders"--Front cover flap.