The philosophy of Peter Abelard
By: John Marenbon.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 373
Subjects: Abelard, Peter, 1079-1142.; Philosophy, Medieval.
Other titles: Peter Abelard
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 350-361) and index.