Magdalena Bieniak The soul-body problem at Paris, ca. 1200-1250

Hugh of St-Cher and his contemporaries

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,...

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Engels | Latijn | 264 pagina's (PDF, 5,6 MB) | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2017

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