A companion to angels in medieval philosophy /
A companion to angels in medieval philosophy /
edited by Tobias Hoffmann.
- 1 online resource (335 pages) :.
- Brill's companions to the Christian tradition ; v. 35 .
- Brill's Companions to the Christian Tradition 35. Brill's Companions to Late Antiquity and Medieval Studies Online I, ISBN: 9789004389205. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preliminary Material -- Introduction -- Aquinas on the Demonstrability of Angels / Metaphysical Composition of Angels in Bonaventure, Aquinas, and Godfrey of Fontaines / The Individuation of Angels from Bonaventure to Duns Scotus / Angelic Time and Motion: Bonaventure to Duns Scotus / Angelic Knowledge in Aquinas and Bonaventure / Duns Scotus on Angelic Knowledge / Angelic Language and Communication / Augustine and Anselm on Angelic Sin / Theories of Angelic Sin from Aquinas to Ockham -- Bibliography -- Index of Manuscripts -- Index of Names. Gregory T. Doolan -- John F. Wippel -- Giorgio Pini -- Richard Cross -- Harm Goris -- Timothy B. Noone -- Bernd Roling -- Peter King --
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Humanist prejudice famously made medieval angelology the paradigm of ludicrous speculation with its caricature of “How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?” The truth is quite the opposite: many of medieval philosophy’s most original and ingenious contributions actually came to light in discussions of angelology. In fact, angelology provided an ideal context for discussing issues such as the structure of the universe, the metaphysical texture of creatures (e.g. esse-essentia composition and the principle of individuation), and theories of time, knowledge, freedom, and linguistics—issues which, for the most part, are still highly relevant for contemporary philosophy. Because this specifically philosophical interest in angels developed mainly during the course of the thirteenth and early fourteenth century, this volume centers on the period from Bonaventure to Ockham. It also, however, discusses some original positions by earlier thinkers such as Augustine and Anselm of Canterbury. Its nine thorough studies bring to light some neglected but highly fascinating aspects of medieval philosophy, thus filling an important gap in the literature. Contributors include: Richard Cross, Gregory T. Doolan, H.J.M.J. Goris, Tobias Hoffmann, Peter King, Timothy B. Noone, Giorgio Pini, Bernd Roling, and John F. Wippel.
9789004229792
10.1163/9789004229792 DOI
2012017180
Angels--History of doctrines--Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Angels.
Philosophy, Medieval.
BT966.3 / .C66 2012
235/.30902
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preliminary Material -- Introduction -- Aquinas on the Demonstrability of Angels / Metaphysical Composition of Angels in Bonaventure, Aquinas, and Godfrey of Fontaines / The Individuation of Angels from Bonaventure to Duns Scotus / Angelic Time and Motion: Bonaventure to Duns Scotus / Angelic Knowledge in Aquinas and Bonaventure / Duns Scotus on Angelic Knowledge / Angelic Language and Communication / Augustine and Anselm on Angelic Sin / Theories of Angelic Sin from Aquinas to Ockham -- Bibliography -- Index of Manuscripts -- Index of Names. Gregory T. Doolan -- John F. Wippel -- Giorgio Pini -- Richard Cross -- Harm Goris -- Timothy B. Noone -- Bernd Roling -- Peter King --
Available to subscribing member institutions only.
Humanist prejudice famously made medieval angelology the paradigm of ludicrous speculation with its caricature of “How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?” The truth is quite the opposite: many of medieval philosophy’s most original and ingenious contributions actually came to light in discussions of angelology. In fact, angelology provided an ideal context for discussing issues such as the structure of the universe, the metaphysical texture of creatures (e.g. esse-essentia composition and the principle of individuation), and theories of time, knowledge, freedom, and linguistics—issues which, for the most part, are still highly relevant for contemporary philosophy. Because this specifically philosophical interest in angels developed mainly during the course of the thirteenth and early fourteenth century, this volume centers on the period from Bonaventure to Ockham. It also, however, discusses some original positions by earlier thinkers such as Augustine and Anselm of Canterbury. Its nine thorough studies bring to light some neglected but highly fascinating aspects of medieval philosophy, thus filling an important gap in the literature. Contributors include: Richard Cross, Gregory T. Doolan, H.J.M.J. Goris, Tobias Hoffmann, Peter King, Timothy B. Noone, Giorgio Pini, Bernd Roling, and John F. Wippel.
9789004229792
10.1163/9789004229792 DOI
2012017180
Angels--History of doctrines--Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Angels.
Philosophy, Medieval.
BT966.3 / .C66 2012
235/.30902