The Medieval Heritage in Early Modern Metaphysics and Modal Theory, 1400–1700

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Synopsis

This volume explores key aspects of the transmission of learning and the transformation of thought from the late Middle Ages to the early modern period. The topics dealt with include metaphysics as a science, the rise of probabilistic modality, freedom of the human will, as well as the role and validity of logical reasoning in speculative theology. The volume will be of interest to scholars who work on medieval and early modern philosophy, theology, and intellectual history.

Book details

Edition:
2003
Series:
The New Synthese Historical Library (Book 53)
Author:
Lauge O. Nielsen, Russell L. Friedman
ISBN:
9789401701792
Related ISBNs:
9781402016318
Publisher:
Springer Netherlands
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2022-08-13
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2003
Copyright by:
Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Sociology