Five Texts on the Mediaeval Problem of Universals: Porphyry, Boethius, Abelard, Duns Scotus, Ockham

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Five Texts on the Mediaeval Problem of Universals: Porphyry, Boethius, Abelard, Duns Scotus, Ockham
Authors and Contributors      Edited and translated by Paul V. Spade
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreDictionaries
Philosophy - metaphysics and ontology
ISBN/Barcode 9780872202498
ClassificationsDewey:111.2
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Publication Date 15 March 1994
Publication Country United States

Description

New translations of the central medieval texts on the problem of universals are presented here in an affordable edition suitable for use in courses in medieval philosophy, history of medieval philosophy, and universals. Includes a concise introduction, glossary of important terms, notes, and bibliography.

Author Biography

Translated by Paul Spade

Reviews

The translations are exceptionally sound philosophically, and they are as readable as is consistent with linguistic accuracy and fidelity to content. -- Mathematical Reviews