The Evolution of Medieval Thought

by David Knowles

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This is intended as an introduction to the views of the major Western thinkers from Plato to Ockham, revealing the essential connection between the Medieval Schools and the Greek philosophers, as mediated by the Neoplatonists, St Augustine, and Jewish and Islamic thought.

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nycxile 15 reviews

I consider this a must read for anyone interested in an historical look at Medieval Europe and Britain and the culture of that time. Knowles is able to portray how fundamental the dictates of the Catholic Church was to everything that everyone who lived at that time believed.

Jan 23, 2010

Cacuzza 77 reviews

Still the best book around on its topic.

Nov 10, 2013