Medieval Philosophy: From 500 CE to 1500 CE

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Britannica Educational Publishing, Apr 1, 2010 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 176 pages
Philosophers of the Middle Ages endeavored to reconcile two seemingly incompatible concepts: religion and reason. By drawing extensively from the work of their predecessors, like Plato and Aristotle, medieval philosophers were able to find logical bases for their theological beliefs, thus using rationality to better comprehend their faith. This fascinating volume looks at the individuals who pioneered these new schools of thought and their lasting effects on our understanding of the nature of reality.
 

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INTRODUCTION
v
CHAPTER 1 THE ROOTS OF MEDIEVAL
17
CHAPTER 2 THE EARLY MEDIEVAL PERIOD
32
CHAPTER 3 ARABIC AND JEWISH THOUGHT
85
CHAPTER 4 THE AGE OF THE SCHOOLMEN
122
CHAPTER 5 THE LATE MEDIEVAL PERIOD
167
CONCLUSION
194
GLOSSARY
197
BIBLIOGRAPHY
199
INDEX
201
BACK COVER
205
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