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Medieval Philosophy : From 500 CE to 1500 CE

By Brian , Duignan

Book information

Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Year
2011
ISBN
978-1-61530-244-4, 1615302441
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
21 MB (21595818 bytes)
Series
The History of Philosophy
Pages
206\0
Time added
2017-08-15 11:00:00
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Description

Philosophers of the Middle Ages endeavored to reconcile two seemingly incompatible concepts: religion and reason. By drawing extensively from the work of their predecessors, like Plato and Aristotle, medieval philosophers were able to find logical bases for their theological beliefs, thus using rationality to better comprehend their faith. This fascinating volume looks at the individuals who pioneered these new schools of thought and their lasting effects on our understanding of the nature of reality. Read more... Abstract: Philosophers of the Middle Ages endeavored to reconcile two seemingly incompatible concepts: religion and reason. By drawing extensively from the work of their predecessors, like Plato and Aristotle, medieval philosophers were able to find logical bases for their theological beliefs, thus using rationality to better comprehend their faith. This fascinating volume looks at the individuals who pioneered these new schools of thought and their lasting effects on our understanding of the nature of reality

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