Allan B. Wolter

This is the first major work of the famous mediaeval scholastic theologian John Duns Scotus to be translated into English in its entirety. One of the towering intellectual figures of his age, Scotus has had a lasting influence on Western philosophy comparable only to that of Thomas Aquinas. The questions Scotus discusses on the subject "God and Creatures" were originally presented to him in the course of a quodlibetal dispute, a public debate popular in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. In revising the questions for publication, Scotus wove in much of his basic philosophy and theology, making this work one of the mainstays on which his reputation as a thinker depends. The text of the English translation is based on the most authoritative version of the original Latin text. The extensive annotation and a glossary of technical terms permit each question to be read as an integral treatise in its own right. Originally published in 1975. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

This is the first major work of the famous mediaeval scholastic theologian John Duns Scotus to be translated into English in its entirety. One of the towering intellectual figures of his age, Scotus has had a lasting influence on Western philosophy comparable only to that of Thomas Aquinas. The questions Scotus discusses on the subject "God and Creatures" were originally presented to him in the course of a quodlibetal dispute, a public debate popular in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. In revising the questions for publication, Scotus wove in much of his basic philosophy and theology, making this work one of the mainstays on which his reputation as a thinker depends. The text of the English translation is based on the most authoritative version of the original Latin text. The extensive annotation and a glossary of technical terms permit each question to be read as an integral treatise in its own right. Originally published in 1975. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

The book ""The Transcendentals And Their Function In The Metaphysics Of Duns Scotus"" by Allan B. Wolter is a comprehensive study of the metaphysical philosophy of the 13th-century Franciscan theologian and philosopher, John Duns Scotus. The book focuses on the concept of the transcendentals, which are the fundamental properties of being that apply to all things, including goodness, truth, and beauty. Wolter explores how Scotus used the concept of the transcendentals to develop his metaphysical system, which emphasized the unique individuality and dignity of each created being. The book also examines the role of the transcendentals in Scotus's understanding of God and the relationship between God and creation. Throughout the book, Wolter provides detailed analysis and interpretation of Scotus's writings, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. The book is aimed at scholars and students of medieval philosophy and theology, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas and the development of metaphysical thought. Overall, ""The Transcendentals And Their Function In The Metaphysics Of Duns Scotus"" is a valuable contribution to the study of one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy. This is a new release of the original 1946 edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Category of the Aesthetic in the Philosophy of Saint Bonaventure is a book written by Emma Jane Marie Spargo. It delves into the concept of the aesthetic in the philosophy of Saint Bonaventure, a medieval theologian and philosopher. Spargo explores how Bonaventure's understanding of the aesthetic is rooted in his religious beliefs and how it relates to his broader philosophical ideas. The book also examines the role of beauty and art in Bonaventure's thought, as well as his views on perception and knowledge. Overall, The Category of the Aesthetic in the Philosophy of Saint Bonaventure offers a comprehensive analysis of Bonaventure's ideas about the aesthetic and their significance in his philosophical and theological work. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Collected Articles on Ockham"" is a book published by the Franciscan Institute Publications as part of their Philosophy Series, No. 12. It is a collection of articles written by Philotheus Boehner on the philosopher William of Ockham. Ockham was a 14th-century English philosopher known for his contributions to logic and the development of nominalism. The book covers a range of topics related to Ockham's philosophy, including his views on knowledge, language, and metaphysics. The articles are written in a scholarly style and provide a detailed analysis of Ockham's ideas. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of medieval philosophy and anyone interested in the history of ideas. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Long recognized as one of the greatest medieval philosophical theologians, John Duns Scotus made his most innovative theoretical contributions in the area of metaphysics. A careful and detailed study of his argument for the existence of God and the theory of knowledge that makes this possible provides the most direct access to his basic ideas. Unlike the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas or Anselm's famous Proslogion argument, Scotus's proof is of another order of complexity and amounts to a little summa of his metaphysics. Among those theologians to accept Aristotle's scientific theory, Scotus is perhaps the first to realize fully its negative consequences if the philosophical doctrines of divine illumination and the analogical concept of being interact. His treatment of the God-question is distinguished for its deliberatively holistic approach to what was conventionally a series of unrelated topics.