The Medieval Heritage in Early Modern Metaphysics and Modal Theory, 1400–1700
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, History
| Author: | ISBN: | 9789401701792 | |
| Publisher: | Springer Netherlands | Publication: | April 17, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9789401701792 |
| Publisher: | Springer Netherlands |
| Publication: | April 17, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
