A History of Western Philosophy: The Medieval mindA HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of philosophical enterprise and philosophy's role in Western culture. Jones and Fogelin weave key passages from classic philosophy works into their comments and criticisms, giving A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY the combined advantages of a source book and textbook. The text concentrates on major figures in each historical period, combining exposition with direct quotations from the philosophers themselves. The text places philosophers in appropriate cultural context and shows how their theories reflect the concerns of their times. |
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Contents
Plotinus | 8 |
The Mysticism of Paul | 38 |
God the Creator | 72 |
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| Title | A History of Western Philosophy: The Medieval mind Volume 2 of History of Western Philosophy Series, History of Western Philosophy Series |
| Author | William Thomas Jones |
| Edition | 2, revised |
| Publisher | Harcourt, Brace & World, 1969 |
| Original from | Pennsylvania State University |
| Digitized | 26 Jun 2009 |
| Length | 355 pages |
| Subjects | › › Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / General History / Medieval Philosophy / General Philosophy / History & Surveys / General Philosophy / History & Surveys / Medieval |
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