Living without why : Meister Eckhart's critique of the medieval concept of will
Connolly, John MAuthor
'Live without why!' advised Meister Eckhart (d. 1328). Arguing from classical philosophy and the Christian tradition, he opposed the views of Augustine and Aquinas. Connolly's book, the first to deal fully with the topic, discusses what Eckhart meant, how he justified it, and why it was condemned.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
'Live without why!' advised Meister Eckhart (d. 1328). Arguing from classical philosophy and the Christian tradition, he opposed the views of Augustine and Aquinas. Connolly's book, the first to deal fully with the topic, discusses what Eckhart meant, how he justified it, and why it was condemned.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on July 9, 2014).
The will as rational appetite -- Aristotle's teleological eudaimonism -- St. Augustine's Christian conception of will -- Aquinas on happiness and the will -- Meister Eckhart, living on two levels -- Meister Eckhart, living without will -- Living without why, conclusion.
Eckhart, Meister, -1327.
Will
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy