The Metaphysical Store - Duns Scotus and Medieval Christianity

Duns Scotus
and
Medieval Christianity

Publisher: Blackstone Audio Inc.
Author: Professor Ralph McInerny
Narrator: Lynn Redgrave
Length: 3 hours (Unabridged)
Download Price: $11.75
Format: Encoded Windows Media
© 2006 Blackstone Audio Inc.

The Roman Empire became Christian in 323 AD; about two centuries later, the rest of Europe began to convert. Medieval culture blurred the line between the sacred and the secular.

While political and religious hierarchies vied for influence, liberal arts education claimed to seek sacred truths through secular means. But when Aristotle's works were first translated from Arabic, there began a conflict between reason and faith. Franciscan John Duns Scotus was one philosopher who tried to bridge this gap.

The World of Philosophy series presents the questions, interests, and world views of the world's great philosophers and philosophical traditions. Special emphasis on clear and relevant explanations, in understandable language, give you a new arsenal of insights toward living a better life.

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