Weakness Of The Will In Medieval Thought

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Weakness Of The Will In Medieval Thought
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Author : Risto Saarinen
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 1994
Weakness Of The Will In Medieval Thought written by Risto Saarinen and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Philosophy categories.
This volume examines the medieval understanding of Aristotle's "weakness of the will" ("akrasia, incontinentia"). The medieval views are outlined on the basis of five major commentaries on Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" between 1250 and 1350.
Weakness Of Will In Renaissance And Reformation Thought
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Author : Risto Saarinen
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2011-06-30
Weakness Of Will In Renaissance And Reformation Thought written by Risto Saarinen and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-30 with Philosophy categories.
Weakness of will, the phenomenon of acting contrary to one's own better judgment, has remained a prominent discussion topic of philosophy. The history of this discussion in ancient, medieval, and modern times has been outlined in many studies. Weakness of Will in Renaissance and Reformation Thought is, however, the first book to cover the fascinating source materials on weakness of will between 1350 and 1650. In addition to considering the work of a broad range of Renaissance authors (including Petrarch, Donato Acciaiuoli, John Mair, and Francesco Piccolomini), Risto Saarinen explores the theologically coloured debates of the Reformation period, such as those provided by Martin Luther, Philip Melanchthon, John Calvin, and Lambert Daneau. He goes on to discuss the impact of these authors on prominent figures of early modernity, including Shakespeare, Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz. While most of the historical research on weakness of will has focused on the reception history of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, Saarinen pays attention to the Platonic and Stoic discussions and their revival during the Renaissance and the Reformation. He also shows the ways in which Augustine's discussion of the divided will is intertwined with the Christian reception of ancient Greek ethics, and argues that the theological underpinnings of early modern authors do not rule out weakness of will, but transform the philosophical discussion and lead it towards new solutions.
Weakness Of Will From Plato To The Present Studies In Philosophy And The History Of Philosophy Volume 49
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Author : Tobias Hoffmann
language : en
Publisher: CUA Press
Release Date : 2008
Weakness Of Will From Plato To The Present Studies In Philosophy And The History Of Philosophy Volume 49 written by Tobias Hoffmann and has been published by CUA Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Philosophy categories.
In thirteen original essays, eminent scholars of the history of philosophy and of contemporary philosophy examine weakness of will, or incontinence--the phenomenon of acting contrary to one's better judgment.
Weakness Of The Will In Medieval Thought
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Author : Saarinen
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2021-12-06
Weakness Of The Will In Medieval Thought written by Saarinen and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-06 with Philosophy categories.
This book sets out to examine the medieval understanding of Aristotle's famous discussion of “weakness of the will” (akrasia, incontinentia) in the seventh book of his Nicomachean Ethics. The medieval views are outlined primarily on the basis of the commentaries on Aristotle's Ethics by Albert the Great, Thomas Aquinas, Walter Burley, Gerald Odonis and John Buridan. An investigation of the earlier Augustinian discussion concerning reluctant actions (invitus facere) rounds out the study. The recent studies of weakness of the will have neglected the medieval philosophers. The present volume fills this gap in historical research and shows that especially the conceptual refinement of the fourteenth-century discussion makes contributions that are comparable to those of twentieth-century philosophers.
Understanding Moral Weakness
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Author : Daniel P. Thero
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2022-05-20
Understanding Moral Weakness written by Daniel P. Thero and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-20 with Philosophy categories.
This book considers the common human predicament that we often choose an action other than the one we perceive to be best. Philosophers know this problem as akrasia. The author develops a nuanced understanding of the nature and causes of akrasia by integrating the best insights of Socrates, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas, and several contemporary philosophers.
Freedom And The Human Person
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Author : Richard Velkley
language : en
Publisher: CUA Press
Release Date : 2007-12
Freedom And The Human Person written by Richard Velkley and has been published by CUA Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12 with Philosophy categories.
The present collection seeks to contribute toward finding that distance by making the tradition of thought more a living reality and not an object of arid analyses. Unlike most collections the present one transcends disciplinary boundaries, as it acknowledges the interconnectedness of philosophical, theological, and political arguments on these themes.
Encyclopedia Of Medieval Philosophy
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Author : Henrik Lagerlund
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-12-07
Encyclopedia Of Medieval Philosophy written by Henrik Lagerlund and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-07 with Philosophy categories.
This is the first reference ever devoted to medieval philosophy. It covers all areas of the field from 500-1500 including philosophers, philosophies, key terms and concepts. It also provides analyses of particular theories plus cultural and social contexts.
The Cambridge Companion To Medieval Ethics
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Author : Thomas Williams
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2019
The Cambridge Companion To Medieval Ethics written by Thomas Williams and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Medical categories.
Offers historical and topical chapters on the whole range of medieval ethical thought in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic philosophy.
Medieval Thought
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Author : David Edward Luscombe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Medieval Thought written by David Edward Luscombe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Philosophy categories.
The Middle Ages span a period of well over a millennium: from the emperor Constantine's Christian conversion in 312 to the early sixteenth century. During this time there was remarkable continuity of thought, but there were also many changes made in different philosophies: various breaks, revivals and rediscoveries. David Luscombe's history of Medieval Thought steers a clear path through this long period, beginning with three great influences on medieval philosophy: Augustine, Boethius, and Pseudo-Denis, and focusing on Alcuin, then Anselm, Abelard, Aquinas, Ockham, Duns Scotus, and Eckhart amongst others from the twelfth to the fifteenth century. Medieval philosophy is widely regarded as having a theological and religious orientation, but more recently attention has been given to the early study of logic, language, and the philosophy of science. This history therefore gives a fascinating insight into medieval views on aspects such as astronomy, materialism, perception, and the nature of the soul, as well as of God.
Death And Immortality In Ancient Philosophy
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Author : Alex Long
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2019-06-13
Death And Immortality In Ancient Philosophy written by Alex Long and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-13 with History categories.
Provides an accessible account of the variety and subtlety of Greek and Roman philosophy of death, from Homer to Marcus Aurelius.