This collection of readings with extensive editorial commentary brings together key texts of the most influential philosophers of the medieval era to provide a comprehensive introduction for students of philosophy. - Features the writings of Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Boethius, John Duns Scotus and other leading medieval thinkers - Features several new translations of key thinkers of the medieval era, including John Buridan and Averroes - Readings are accompanied by expert commentary from the editors, who are leading scholars in the field "Klima has produced an impressive volume, with texts on a wide variety of medieval philosophical discussion points that show the range of views and, broadly speaking, the trajectory of historical development on the individual issues. The translations themselves are first rate, several appear for the first time in this volume, and they are accompanied by expert introductions and annotations, as well as by a guide to further reading.... Klima's anthology of medieval philosophical texts will serve well as a course textbook or for a reader interested in getting an idea of some main issues in medieval philosophy and some important medieval views on those issues." (Russell L. Friedman , Medieval Review ) "A well-chosen and exciting selection of readings, demonstrating not only the richness of medieval philosophy but also its relevance for philosophical debate today." ― Michael Beaney , University of York "This work sets a new standard for teaching anthologies in medieval philosophy. Because it is organized along medieval rather than modern lines, it offers readers a glimpse of the medieval vision of higher education, beginning with the rudiments of learned discourse in dialectic or logic and then moving on to natural philosophy and metaphysics, the study of which culminates in ethics." ― Jack Zupko , Emory University "An essential collection of central readings covering a millennium of philosophy, from Augustine to John Buridan. An important sourcebook." ― Paul Vincent Spade , Indiana University The study of medieval philosophy has often been lost between the foundational importance of ancient thought and the grandeur of the renaissance. In recent years, though, medieval philosophy has reawakened significant interest, playing an important role in our understanding of the history of ideas. Medieval Philosophy: Essential Readings with Commentary examines the various philosophies to come out of the largest and most varied period of western intellectual heritage. Part of the Blackwell Readings in Philosophy Series , this collection focuses on the foremost philosophers of the period, and uses relevant key texts, including several new translations, and thorough commentary to provide a comprehensive introductory text. The study of medieval philosophy has often been lost between the foundational importance of ancient thought and the grandeur of the renaissance. In recent years, though, medieval philosophy has reawakened significant interest, playing an important role in our understanding of the history of ideas. Medieval Philosophy: Essential Readings with Commentary examines the various philosophies to come out of the largest and most varied period of western intellectual heritage. Part of the Blackwell Readings in Philosophy Series , this collection focuses on the foremost philosophers of the period, and uses relevant key texts, including several new translations, and thorough commentary to provide a comprehensive introductory text. Gyula Klima is a professor of philosophy at Fordham University. He acts as director of the international Society of Medieval Logic and Metaphysics and an executive council member of the American Catholic Philosophical Association since 2003. Klima is the author of ARS ARTIUM: Essays in Philosophical Semantics, Medieval and Modern (1988) and John Buridan: Summulae de Dialectica (2001). Fritz Allhoff is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. He has published work in journals including American Journal of Bioethics, History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences, International Journal of Applied Philosophy, and Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal. Anand Jayprakash Vaidya is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at San José State University. His research is in Metaphysics & Epistemology, and Philosophy of Mind. Used Book in Good Condition