Spirit of Mediaeval Philosophy, The

Etienne Gilson

Description

In this book (a translation of his well-known work L'esprit de la philosophie medievale), Etienne Gilson undertakes the task of defining the spirit of mediaeval philosophy. Gilson asks whether we can form the concept of a Christian philosophy and whether mediaeval philosophy is not its most adequate historical expression. He maintains that the spirit of mediaeval philosophy is the spirit of Christianity penetrating the Greek tradition, working within it, and drawing out of it a certain view of the world that is specifically Christian. To support his hypothesis, Gilson examines mediaeval thought in its nascent state, at that precise point where the Judeo-Christian graft was inserted into the Hellenic tradition. Gilson's demonstration is primarily historical and occasionally theoretical in suggesting how doctrines that satisfied our predecessors for so many centuries may still be found conceivable today.

Sujets

• Philosophie
• Métaphysique
• Philosophie médiévale, scolastique
• Surveys
• Medieval
• PHILOSOPHY
• Philosophie et théologie
• Edad Media
• Metaphysics
• Middle Ages
• Christian
• History

Informations

• Publié par: University of Notre Dame Press
• Date de parution: 31 octobre 2020
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780268075088
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 25 Mo

Extrait

Copyright © 1936 by CHARLESSCRIBNER’S SONS

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University of Notre Dame Pressedition 1991Reprinted 2007, 2009

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This ebook has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this book do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Gilson, Etienne, 1884–1978. The spirit of mediaeval philosophy / Etienne Gilson. p. cm. — (Gifford lectures ; 1931–1932) Translated from French. Reprint. Orginally published: London : Sheed & Ward, 1936. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 13: 978-0-268-01740-8 (pbk.) ISBN10: 0-268-01740-9 (pbk.) ISBN 13: 978-0-268-07506-4 (hardback)

1. Philosophy, Medieval. 2. Christianity — Philosophy. 3. Philosophy and religion. 4. Scholasticism. 5. Thomists. I. Title. II. Titles: Spirit of medieval philosophy. III Series. B721.G57 1991 189—dc20 90-5 C

∞ This book is printed on acid-free paper.

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