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OverviewIn the ancient world being a philosopher was a practical alternative to being a christian. Philosophical systems offered intellectual, practical and moral codes for living. By the Middle Ages however philosophy was largely, though inconsistently, incorporated into Christian belef. From the end of the Roman Empire to the Reformation and Renaissance of the sixteenth century Christian theologians had a virtual monopoly on higher education. The complex interaction between theology and philosophy, which was the result of the efforts of Christian leaders and thinkers to assimilate the most sophisticated ideas of science and secular learning into their own system of thought, is the subject of this book. Augustine, as the most widely read author in the Middle Ages, is the starting point. Dr Evans then discusses the classical sources in general which the medieval scholar would have had access to when he wanted to study philosophy and its theological implications. Part I ends with an analysis of the problems of logic, language and rhetoric. In Part II the sequence of topics - God, cosmos, man follow the outline of the summa, or systematic encyclopedia of theology, which developed from the twelfth century as a text book framework. Does God exist? What is he like? What are human beings? Is there a purpose to their lives? These are the great questions of philosophy and religion and the issues to which the medieval theologian addressed himself. From divine simplicity' to ethics and politics, this book is a lively introduction to the debates and ideas of the Middle Ages. Full Product DetailsAuthor: G. R. EvansPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.204kg ISBN: 9780415089098ISBN 10: 0415089093 Pages: 152 Publication Date: 04 March 1993 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'It is a fluent essay, written in one sweep, packed with discrete learning ... ' - Alexander Murray, Times Literary Supplement 'An excellent and authoritative introduction for anyone ... who would like to know more about the thought of the middle ages.' - - Carol Harrison, Church Times Author InformationG. R. Evans is University Lecturer in History at the University of Cambridge. Her publications include Anselm (1989), The Thought of Gregory the Great (1986), Augustine on Evil (1983) and Alan of Lille (1983). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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