Rondo Keele

Ockham Explained: From Razor to Rebellion (Ideas Explained)

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ISBN 13:: 9780812696509
author:: Rondo Keele
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Open Court
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 200
Dimensions:: 22.6 x 15 x 1.5 cm
Genre:: Biography, Medical, Legal & Social Sciences, Philosophy
Condition:: New
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William of Ockham: A Life of Controversy and Philosophy This book provides a thorough grounding in the life and philosophy of William of Ockham, one of the most important philosophers of the Middle Ages. Born into an Aristotelian tradition, Ockham's early work focused on language and logic, but he later developed incendiary treatises that challenged papal authority. Ockham's transformation from conservative theologian to fugitive friar is a testament to his intellectual courage and philosophical conviction. This book explores his ideas on metaphysics, the "razor," and church-state separation, as well as his opponents' counterarguments. A comprehensive conclusion rounds out Ockham's compelling philosophical personality and explains his enduring appeal. By examining Ockham's life and philosophy, readers will gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal figure in medieval thought.

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