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    A Companion to Philosophy in the Middle Ages
    A Companion to Philosophy in the Middle Ages
    A Companion to Philosophy in the Middle Ages
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    A Companion to Philosophy in the Middle Ages

    By Jorge J. E. Gracia

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    This comprehensive reference volume features essays by some of the most distinguished scholars in the field.

    • Provides a comprehensive "who's who" guide to medieval philosophers.
    • Offers a refreshing mix of essays providing historical context followed by 140 alphabetically arranged entries on individual thinkers.
    • Constitutes an extensively cross-referenced and indexed source.
    • Written by a distinguished cast of philosophers.
    • Spans the history of medieval philosophy from the fourth century AD to the fifteenth century.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateApr 15, 2008
    ISBN9780470997321
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