Peter Abailard
Peter Abailard
Alexander Nairne
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Originally published in 1932, this book presents a comprehensive study regarding the life and works of Peter Abelard. The text reflects the renewed interest in medieval thought at the time of publication, incorporating ideas from a broad variety of perspectives. A preface is included by the renowned theologian and biblical scholar Alexander Nairne. Detailed notes, appendices and a bibliography are also contained. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in logic, medieval philosophy and theology.
Product details
October 2014Paperback
9781107437814
302 pages
216 × 140 × 17 mm
0.39kg
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Table of Contents
- Preface Alexander Nairne
- Author's note
- Introduction
- Abbreviations
- 1. Abailard's career to the Council of Sens
- 2. Faith and reason
- 3. His use of pre-Christian writers
- 4. The sic et non
- 5. Abailard's logical theories
- 6. Abailard's doctrine of God and of creation
- 7. The trinity and the person of Christ
- 8. His ethical theories, and the doctrine of the atonement
- 9. The Council of Sens and after
- Conclusion
- Appendix 1. The chronology of Abailard's writings
- Appendix 2. The Aristotelian translations known to Abailard
- Short bibliography
- Index.
