Why Medieval Philosophy Matters (Why Philosophy Matters) - Softcover

Boulter, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1350094161 ISBN 13: 9781350094161

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2019

Synopsis

Tackling the question of why medieval philosophy matters in the current age, Stephen Boulter issues a passionate and robust defence of this school in the history of ideas. He examines both familiar territory and neglected texts and thinkers whilst also asking the question of why, exactly, this matters or should matter to how we think now.

Why Medieval Philosophy is also provides a introduction to medieval philosophy more generally exploring how this area of philosophy has been received, debated and, sometimes, dismissed in the history of philosophy.

About this title

About the Author:

Stephen Boulter is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Ethics, Oxford Brookes University, UK. He is author of The Rediscovery of Common Sense Philosophy (2007) and Metaphysics from a Biological Point of View (2013).

Review:

“This volume is important for recognizing the value of medieval philosophy and its place in Western intellectual history. Scholarly yet accessible, the book will be embraced by both specialists and generalists, including those who wish to expand their interests beyond texts assigned in most introductory philosophy courses. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty.” – CHOICE

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1350094161
• ISBN 13: 9781350094161
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216