An Introduction to Medieval Philosophy - by Christopher Martin (Paperback)

About the Book

Takes the student step-by-step through the intellectual problems of Medieval thought, explaining the principal lines of argument from Augustine of Hippos to the sixteenth century.

Book Synopsis

Takes the student step-by-step through the intellectual problems of Medieval thought, explaining the principal lines of argument from Augustine of Hippos to the sixteenth century.

From the Back Cover

Philosophical concepts permeate Medieval history and literature but, until now, there has been no specific introduction to the philosophy of the middle ages. This accessible textbook takes the student step-by-step through the intellectual problems of Medieval thought, explaining the principal lines of argument from Augustine of Hippo (d.430) to the 16th century. Emphasising the relationship between reason and faith, the author describes how and why Medieval philosophers saw their task as the development of a tradition handed down authoritatively. The first general introduction of its kind, this book will give students from a wide range of disciplines an essential philosophical understanding of the Medieval period.

Review Quotes

I enjoyed reading it and foundit more accessible than the competing introductions. I would recommend Martin's book to philosophy students as a first read in preference toothers.--Dr Stephen Makin, University ofSheffield