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The philosophy of Peter Abelard
- Title
- The philosophy of Peter Abelard / John Marenbon.
- Author
- Marenbon, John.
- Publication
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | B765.A24 M37 1997 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- xx, 373 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- 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 philosophy, and examines other areas such as the nature of substances and accidents, cognition, the definition of 'good' and 'evil', virtues and merit, and practical ethics in detail for the first time.
- Alternative Title
- Peter Abelard
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p.350-360) and index.
- Contents
- 1. A life -- 2. Teaching and writings on logic -- 3. Abelard's theological project -- Excursus I: The letters of Abelard and Heloise -- Conclusion: Abelard's logic and his theology -- 4. Logic, philosophy and exegesis -- 5. Substance, differentiae and accidents -- 6. Forms and language -- 7. Perception and knowledge -- 8. Universals -- Conclusion: Dicta, non-things and the limits of Abelard's ontology -- 9. Ethics, God's power and his wisdom -- 10. God's goodness: theodicy and the meaning of 'good' -- 11. Act, intention and consent -- 12. Contempt, law and conscience -- 13. Virtue, love and merit -- Excursus II: Love, selflessness and Heloise -- 14. Ethics, society and practice -- Conclusion: Abelard's theological doctrines and his philosophical ethics -- App. Abelard as a 'critical thinker'.
- ISBN
- 0521553970
- 9780521553971
- 0521663997
- 9780521663991
- 9780511582714
- 0511582714
- LCCN
- 96011872
- OCLC
- ocm34410032
- 34410032
- SCSB-9461289
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library