The soul-body problem at Paris ca. 1200-1250 : Hugh of St-Cher and his contemporaries / Magdalena Bieniak.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bieniak, Magdalena.

Series:

Ancient and medieval philosophy. Series 1 ; 42.

Ancient and medieval philosophy. Series I ; 42

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hugh, of Saint-Cher, Cardinal, approximately 1200-1263.

Hugh.

Soul--Christianity.

Soul.

Human body--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Human body.

Theological anthropology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (264 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leuven : Leuven University Press, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The soul-body problem was among the most controversial issues discussed in 13th century Europe, and it continues to capture much attention today as the quest to understand human identity becomes more and more urgent. What made the discussion about this problem particularly interesting in the scholastic period was the tension between the traditional dualist doctrines and a growing need to affirm the unity of the human being. This debate is frequently interpreted as a conflict between the 'new'' philosophy, conveyed by the rediscovered works of Aristotle and his followers, and doctrinal requirem

Contents:

pt. 1. Towards the unity of the human being

pt. 2. Between soul and body : the powers of the soul.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-238) and indexes.

ISBN:

94-6166-025-1

OCLC:

715172086