Medieval Philosophy

Uncover the fascinating world of medieval thought, where brilliant minds grappled with the mysteries of language, logic, and the search for meaning. "Words of Wisdom" offers a captivating and accessible exploration of the ideas that shaped how we think today. Journey back to a time of knights and cathedrals, monasteries and universities. Meet philosophers like Peter Abelard and William of Ockham, whose passionate debates about words and reality laid the foundation for modern philosophy and linguistics. Explore how: Medieval scholars used logic to analyze the Bible, debate the nature of God,...

La enorme cantidad de combatientes que periódicamente zarpaban hacia el Cercano Oriente para luchar contra los musulmanes son una prueba de la popularidad generalizada del aventurerismo en el extranjero en ese momento. La idea de una cruzada, en la que grandes ejércitos procedentes de varias regiones de Europa se reunían con el fin de luchar contra los musulmanes turcos y árabes, quedó tan arraigada que se amplió para incluir a las cruzadas contra las sectas cristianas europeas heréticas.

If you want to discover the captivating life of Tiberius, then pay attention.... Compared with the preceding rulers, Julius Caesar and Augustus, the name does not ring out with the same fame and pomposity. Shakespeare wrote no plays about Tiberius; his name does not echo in the history books with the same awe-inspiring prominence. Even his successors, Caligula and Nero, are more famous than he was.

Plato recorded the final days of his mentor, Socrates, who was tried and condemned in Athens in 399 B.C. on trumped-up charges of being a heretic and corrupter of the young. This collection comprises 4 books: Euthyphro, in which Socrates engages Euthyphro in a debate on the steps of the courthouse where he is to stand trial, The Apology, in which Socrates argues on his own behalf, Crito, in which Socrates's friends and supporters visit him in prison and urge him to recant.

Politics is the second half of a single treatise by Aristotle (384 B.C.E - 322 B.C.E.), Ethics being the first. Both deal with one and the same subject: what Aristotle calls the philosophy of human affairs. He also refers to it as political science and social science. Aristotle collected and studied the constitutions of over 150 city states before writing his Politics.

In this acclaimed Plato masterpiece, you travel back in time to attend an elaborate high society dinner. At this party, you meet Plato's mentor, Socrates, and the comic poet Aristophanes. During the banquet, each of these men is invited to praise Eros, the god of love and desire. You witness them deliver speeches that embody their wisdom and philosophies on love. You hear Socrates' celebrated account of Diotima, the prophetess who taught him that love is the manifestation of human goodness. Finally, you even hear from the famous Alcibiades.

King Arthur is probably the most famous and certainly the most legendary medieval king. From the early ninth century through the middle ages, to the Arthurian romances of Victorian times, the tales of this legendary figure have blossomed and multiplied. And in more recent times, there has been a continuous stream of books claiming to have discovered the "facts" about, or to unlock the secret or truth behind, the "once and future king". Broadly speaking, there are two Arthurs.

In exploring how the Christian religion became such a defining feature of the European landscape, and how a small sect of isolated congregations was transformed into a mass movement centrally directed from Rome, Heather shows how Christendom constantly battled against both so-called 'heresies' and other forms of belief. From the crisis that followed the collapse of the Roman Empire, which left the religion teetering on the edge of extinction, to the astonishing revolution in which the Papacy emerged as the head of a vast international corporation.

Tutte le culture hanno un'idea del bello e dell'arte, ma non tutte la elaborano in forma teorica consapevole ed esplicita. Il Medioevo - dopo secoli in cui è stato trattato solo come periodo buio e barbaro - è stato riscoperto come un'epoca ricca di riflessioni sulla bellezza, sul piacere estetico, sul gusto, sul bello naturale e artistico, sui rapporti tra l'arte e le altre attività umane.

The Phaedrus by Plato, is a dialogue between Plato's protagonist, Socrates, and Phaedrus, an interlocutor in several dialogues. It was probably written around 370 BC, at about the same time as Plato's Republic and Symposium. Ostensibly about love, the discussion in the dialogue focuses on the art of rhetoric and how it ought to be practiced. The dialogue appears in the direct words of Socrates and Phaedrus, without an introduction.

Embark on a profound journey through the tapestry of faith and reason with " Divine Logic - Unveiling Reality Through Anselm's Ontological Pursuit.” This book meticulously unravels the narrative of Anselm’s ontological argument for God’s existence, a medieval marvel that bridges the divine with logic. As you traverse through the chapters, you'll delve into the heart of theological and philosophical discourse, exploring a rational basis for faith. From the life and intellectual journey of Anselm to the reverberating echoes of his argument through the ages, this book illuminates the ...

The great scientists Louis Pasteur (1822-1893) and Joseph Lister (1827-1912) revolutionized medical practice in the 19th century. Pasteur's discovery of the cause of fermentation formed the basis of modern germ theory while Lister developed antiseptic surgical methods based on that. The book contains a description of the theory, and accounts of their work and experiments.

The Forgotten Geniuses: Islamic Contributions to Astronomy, Medicine, and Beyond Discover the Remarkable Legacy of the Islamic Golden Age Unlock the secrets of a transformative era with The Forgotten Geniuses: Islamic Contributions to Astronomy, Medicine, and Beyond. This meticulously researched book delves into the lives and groundbreaking achievements of forty Muslim scholars whose innovations laid the foundation for modern science and technology.Unveiling Pioneers in Science and Medicine Journey through the centuries to explore the profound contributions of luminaries like Al-Khwarizmi, ...

Platons Dialoge gehören in philosophischer wie auch in literarischer Hinsicht unzweifelhaft zu den großen kulturellen Hervorbringungen des alten Griechenlands. Ihr Einfluss auf das Denken und auf das, was wir heute allgemein unter Philosophie verstehen, kann kaum überschätzt werden. Zentrale Themen der platonischen Philosophie wie die Frage nach dem Guten und die Frage, wie man auf zwingend richtige Gründe abgestütztes Wissen erlangt, haben mehr als nur Akzente in der abendländischen Geistesgeschichte hinterlassen.

Chi è più sapiente? Colui che dice di sapere o colui che sa di non sapere? Su questo bivio del pensiero Socrate ha fondato la sua vita e imposta ora la sua autodifesa: stringente, appassionante, inoppugnabile. La fine è nota. E tuttavia Socrate non perde la sua forza: perché anche la morte può essere un’avventura, di silenzio o di conversazione.

The Middle Ages were a time of wonder. They gave us the first universities, the first eyeglasses and the first mechanical clocks as medieval thinkers sought to understand the world around them, from the passing of the seasons to the stars in the sky. In this book, we walk the path of medieval science with a real-life guide, a 14th-century monk named John of Westwyk - inventor, astrologer, crusader - who was educated in England's grandest monastery and exiled to a clifftop priory.

Seneca's work has been distributed and read for nearly 2,000 years, yet this brand-new version of some of his best essays on how to be happy has been illuminated by UCLA Design students to kindle a spark of enthusiasm for his ideas. This illuminated book consists of four essays, each with ornamented pages and highlighted quotations created specifically for this timeless edition.

This audiobook will trace Western civilization back to its roots. In this epic quest, we head all the way back to Greece when Greek philosophers like Socrates and Plato pondered the very meaning of life. Explore the depths of knowledge that were probed by Greek schools of thought, such as the Stoics and the Cynics.

Dive into the enchanting universe of Bonaventure, one of medieval philosophy's brightest stars. " Eclipsing Genesis - Unveiling Bonaventure's Cosmic Blueprint" unravels the awe-inspiring worldview of a thinker who saw divinity in every corner of creation. With easy-to-understand chapters, free from jargon, embark on a journey from the medieval halls to the vast expanses of the cosmos. Discover how Bonaventure's insights reverberate in modern cosmology, environmental ethics, and spiritual practices. Whether you're a seeker, a student, or simply curious, this book offers a fresh lens to see ...

Delve into the ancient yet ever-resonant dialogues of Boethius with "Shattered Wisdom: Unveiling Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy." This book explores the profound musings between Boethius and Lady Philosophy, a conversation that traverses despair, fortune, the quest for true happiness, the divine order, and the enduring human endeavor to understand the enigmatic dance of existence. Each chapter unfolds a thematic exploration, making the profound ideas discussed in the Consolation accessible to readers of all backgrounds. With engaging storytelling, this book takes you through the ...