An Introduction to Medieval Philosophy

By exploring the philosophical character of some of the greatest medieval thinkers, An Introduction to Medieval Philosophy provides a rich overview of philosophy in the world of Latin Christianity. * Explores the deeply philosophical character of such medieval thinkers as Augustine, Boethius, Eriugena, Anselm, Aquinas, Bonaventure, Scotus, and Ockham * Reviews the central features of the epistemological and metaphysical problem of universals * Shows how medieval authors adapted philosophical ideas from antiquity to apply to their religious commitments * Takes a broad philosophical approach of the medieval era by,taking account of classical metaphysics, general culture, and religious themes