Albert The Great: Commemorative Essays
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This scholarly collection presents a rich assembly of academic essays honoring Albertus Magnus, the thirteenth-century Dominican friar, philosopher, and theologian whose encyclopedic intellect earned him the title Doctor Universalis. Edited by Francis J. Kovach and Robert W. Shahan, the volume gathers contributions from leading medievalists who examine Albert's profound influence on scholastic philosophy, natural science, and theology, situating him as a towering intellectual forerunner to his most famous student, Thomas Aquinas. Written in a rigorous yet accessible academic tone, the essays illuminate Albert's original contributions to metaphysics, ethics, and the philosophy of nature, arguing that his work deserves recognition far beyond its traditional role as a mere precursor to Thomism. The collection details the breadth of Albert's engagement with Aristotelian thought and its synthesis with Christian doctrine, illustrating how his methodology shaped the trajectory of medieval intellectual life. Ideal for scholars and students of medieval philosophy and theology, this commemorative volume stands as an authoritative and enduring tribute to one of the Middle Ages' most formidable minds.
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly collection presents a rich assembly of academic essays honoring Albertus Magnus, the thirteenth-century Dominican friar, philosopher, and theologian whose encyclopedic intellect earned him the title Doctor Universalis. Edited by Francis J. Kovach and Robert W. Shahan, the volume gathers contributions from leading medievalists who examine Albert's profound influence on scholastic philosophy, natural science, and theology, situating him as a towering intellectual forerunner to his most famous student, Thomas Aquinas. Written in a rigorous yet accessible academic tone, the essays illuminate Albert's original contributions to metaphysics, ethics, and the philosophy of nature, arguing that his work deserves recognition far beyond its traditional role as a mere precursor to Thomism. The collection details the breadth of Albert's engagement with Aristotelian thought and its synthesis with Christian doctrine, illustrating how his methodology shaped the trajectory of medieval intellectual life. Ideal for scholars and students of medieval philosophy and theology, this commemorative volume stands as an authoritative and enduring tribute to one of the Middle Ages' most formidable minds.
