Philosophy and Civilization in the Middle Ages (Classic Reprint)

Spinoza, Benedictus De

ISBN 10: 1440049661 / ISBN 13: 9781440049668

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Philosophy and Civilization in the Middle Ages (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1440049661
• ISBN 13: 9781440049668
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Explore how medieval philosophy shaped the whole of society. This volume shows that the ideas of philosophers and theologians did not float in a vacuum, but moved with the economy, politics, art, and faith of the time. It guides readers to see the wisdom of the era as part of a living civilization.

This book frames medieval thought as an organic whole, linking major thinkers to the era’s social and religious life. It goes beyond listing doctrines to explain how philosophy and the Catholic worldview interacted, and how that relationship influenced culture, law, and education. The result is a readable, carefully grounded map of a rich intellectual world.

• A clear account of how philosophy related to religion, politics, and daily life.


• Introductions to key figures and schools, with attention to their historical context.


• Insight into the great thirteenth-century awakening and the rise of universities.


• Discussion of how medieval thinking helped shape later Western thought.

Ideal for students, teachers, and curious readers who want a well-grounded view of medieval philosophy and its cultural impact.