G R Evans Fifty Key Medieval Thinkers Routledge.pdf

FIFTY KEY MEDIEVAL THINKERS
Focussing on the individuals who shaped intellectual life in the middle ages, Fifty Key
Medieval Thinkers is an accessible introduction to those religious, philosophical and
political concepts central to the medieval worldview.
Entries include such diverse figures as:
• Boethius
• Hildegard of Bingen
• Thomas Aquinas
• John Wyclif
• Peter Abelard
• Anselm of Canterbury
• John of Salisbury
• Francis of Assisi
• William of Ockham
• Bede
Each entry presents a biographical outline, a list of works and a summary of their main
theories, alongside suggestions for further reading. Chronologically arranged, and with an
introductory essay which presents important themes in context, this volume is an
invaluable reference resource and introductory guide for all those who wish to explore
the thought of this fascinating period in European history.
teaches medieval theology at Cambridge University. She is the author of
Philosophy and Theology in the Middle Ages and Law and Theology in the Middle Ages,
both published by Routledge.
ROUTLEDGE KEY GUIDES
Routledge Key Guides are accessible, informative and lucid handbooks, which define and
discuss the central concepts, thinkers and debates in a broad range of academic
disciplines. All are written by noted experts in their respective subjects. Clear, concise
exposition plex and stimulating issues and ideas makes Routledge Key Guides the
ultimate reference resources for students, teachers, researchers and the interested lay
person.
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Neville Morley
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Mark Vernon
Cinema Studies: The Key Concepts (second edition)
Susan Hayward
Cultural Theory: The Key Thinkers
Andrew Edgar and Peter Sedgwick
Eastern Philosophy: Key Readings
Oliver Leaman
Television Studies: The Key Concepts
Neil Casey, Bernadette Casey, Justin Lewis, Ben Calvert and