Encyclopedia of Medieval Philosophy

Encyclopedia of Medieval Philosophy
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 1448
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ISBN-10 : 9781402097287
ISBN-13 : 140209728X
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Synopsis Encyclopedia of Medieval Philosophy by : Henrik Lagerlund

This is the first reference ever devoted to medieval philosophy. It covers all areas of the field from 500-1500 including philosophers, philosophies, key terms and concepts. It also provides analyses of particular theories plus cultural and social contexts.

Representation and Objects of Thought in Medieval Philosophy

Representation and Objects of Thought in Medieval Philosophy
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 174
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ISBN-10 : 9781317066064
ISBN-13 : 1317066065
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Synopsis Representation and Objects of Thought in Medieval Philosophy by : Henrik Lagerlund

The notions of mental representation and intentionality are central to contemporary philosophy of mind and it is usually assumed that these notions, if not originated, at least were made essential to the philosophy of mind by Descartes in the seventeenth century. The authors in this book challenge this assumption and show that the history of these ideas can be traced back to the medieval period. In bringing out the contrasts and similarities between early modern and medieval discussions of mental representation the authors conclude that there is no clear dividing line between western late medieval and early modern philosophy; that they in fact represent one continuous tradition in the philosophy of mind.

Representation and Scepticism from Aquinas to Descartes

Representation and Scepticism from Aquinas to Descartes
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 289
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ISBN-10 : 9781107181625
ISBN-13 : 1107181623
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Synopsis Representation and Scepticism from Aquinas to Descartes by : Han Thomas Adriaenssen

The first comparative study of the sceptical reception of representationalism in medieval and early modern thought.

Theories of Cognition in the Later Middle Ages

Theories of Cognition in the Later Middle Ages
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 0521583683
ISBN-13 : 9780521583688
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Synopsis Theories of Cognition in the Later Middle Ages by : Robert Pasnau

A major contribution to the history of philosophy in the later medieval period (1250-1350).

The Language of Thought in Late Medieval Philosophy

The Language of Thought in Late Medieval Philosophy
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 463
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ISBN-10 : 9783319666341
ISBN-13 : 3319666347
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Synopsis The Language of Thought in Late Medieval Philosophy by : Jenny Pelletier

This edited volume presents new lines of research dealing with the language of thought and its philosophical implications in the time of Ockham. It features more than 20 essays that also serve as a tribute to the ground-breaking work of a leading expert in late medieval philosophy: Claude Panaccio. Coverage addresses topics in the philosophy of mind and cognition (externalism, mental causation, resemblance, habits, sensory awareness, the psychology, illusion, representationalism), concepts (universal, transcendental, identity, syncategorematic), logic and language (definitions, syllogisms, modality, supposition, obligationes, etc.), action theory (belief, will, action), and more. A distinctive feature of this work is that it brings together contributions in both French and English, the two major research languages today on the main theme in question. It unites the most renowned specialists in the field as well as many of Claude Panaccio’s former students who have engaged with his work over the years. In furthering this dialogue, the essays render key topics in fourteenth-century thought accessible to the contemporary philosophical community without being anachronistic or insensitive to the particularities of the medieval context. As a result, this book will appeal to a general population of philosophers and historians of philosophy with an interest in logic, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics.

The Objects of Thought

The Objects of Thought
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Total Pages : 195
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ISBN-10 : 9780199682744
ISBN-13 : 0199682747
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Synopsis The Objects of Thought by : Tim Crane

Tim Crane addresses the ancient question of how it is possible to think about what does not exist. He argues that the representation of the non-existent is a pervasive feature of our thought about the world, and that to understand thought's representational power ('intentionality') we need to understand the representation of the non-existent.

Oxford Studies in Medieval Philosophy Volume 7

Oxford Studies in Medieval Philosophy Volume 7
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Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9780198845515
ISBN-13 : 0198845510
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Oxford Studies in Medieval Philosophy Volume 7 by : Robert Pasnau

Oxford Studies in Medieval Philosophy showcases the best new scholarly work on philosophy from the end of antiquity into the Renaissance. OSMP combines historical scholarship with philosophical acuteness, and will be an essential resource for anyone working in the area.

Philosophy of Mind in the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance

Philosophy of Mind in the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 327
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ISBN-10 : 9780429019531
ISBN-13 : 042901953X
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis Philosophy of Mind in the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance by : Stephan Schmid

Characterized by many historically significant events, such as the invention of the printing press, the discovery of the New World, and the Protestant Reformation, the years between 1300 and 1600 are a remarkably rich source of ideas about the mind. They witnessed a resurgence of Aristotelianism and Platonism and the development of humanism. However, philosophical understanding of the complex arguments and debates during this period remain difficult to grasp. Philosophy of Mind in the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance provides an outstanding survey of philosophy of mind in this fascinating and still controversial period and examines the thought of figures such as Aquinas, Suárez, and Ficino. Following an introduction by Stephan Schmid, thirteen specially commissioned chapters by an international team of contributors discuss key topics, thinkers, and debates, including: mind and method, the mind and its illnesses, the powers of the soul, Averroism, intentionality and representationalism, theories of (self-)consciousness, will and its freedom, external and internal senses, Renaissance theories of the passions, the mind–body problem and the rise of dualism, and the ‘cognitive turn’. Essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy of mind, medieval philosophy, and the history of philosophy, Philosophy of Mind in the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance is also a valuable resource for those in related disciplines such as religion, literature, and Renaissance studies.

Philosophy of Mind in the Early Modern and Modern Ages

Philosophy of Mind in the Early Modern and Modern Ages
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 392
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ISBN-10 : 9780429019470
ISBN-13 : 0429019475
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Philosophy of Mind in the Early Modern and Modern Ages by : Rebecca Copenhaver

The early modern period is arguably the most pivotal of all in the study of the mind, teeming with a variety of conceptions of mind. Some of these posed serious questions for assumptions about the nature of the mind, many of which still depended on notions of the soul and God. It is an era that witnessed the emergence of theories and arguments that continue to animate the study of philosophy of mind, such as dualism, vitalism, materialism, and idealism. Covering pivotal figures in philosophy such as Descartes, Hobbes, Kant, Leibniz, Cavendish, and Spinoza, Philosophy of Mind in the Early Modern and Modern Ages provides an outstanding survey of philosophy of mind of the period. Following an introduction by Rebecca Copenhaver, sixteen specially commissioned chapters by an international team of contributors discuss key topics, thinkers, and debates, including: Hobbes, Descartes’ philosophy of mind and its early critics, consciousness, the later Cartesians, Malebranche, Cavendish, Locke, Spinoza, Descartes and Leibniz, perception and sensation, desires, mental substance and mental activity, Hume, and Kant. Essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy of mind, enlightenment philosophy, and the history of philosophy, Philosophy of Mind in the Early Modern and Modern Ages is also a valuable resource for those in related disciplines such as religion, history of psychology, and history of science.

The Cambridge History of Medieval Philosophy

The Cambridge History of Medieval Philosophy
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 1520
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ISBN-10 : 9781139952927
ISBN-13 : 1139952927
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Synopsis The Cambridge History of Medieval Philosophy by : Robert Pasnau

The Cambridge History of Medieval Philosophy comprises over fifty specially commissioned essays by experts on the philosophy of this period. Starting in the late eighth century, with the renewal of learning some centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire, a sequence of chapters takes the reader through developments in many and varied fields, including logic and language, natural philosophy, ethics, metaphysics, and theology. Close attention is paid to the context of medieval philosophy, with discussions of the rise of the universities and developments in the cultural and linguistic spheres. A striking feature is the continuous coverage of Islamic, Jewish, and Christian material. There are useful biographies of the philosophers, and a comprehensive bibliography. The volumes illuminate a rich and remarkable period in the history of philosophy and will be the authoritative source on medieval philosophy for the next generation of scholars and students alike.