Ockham Explained: From Razor to Rebellion (Ideas Explained)
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (723 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812696506 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Helps a lot. Essential Introduction to Ockham's Philosophy Dr. Terrence McGarty Ockham Explained by Keele is an excellent work describing Ockham and his philosophical thought. It is worth reading for those who want an introduction to Ockham and also for those who have spent time reading and trying to understand Ockham.The book is arranged chronologically with Ockham’s life and it presents a well-orchestrated flow of the development of his philosophical ideas, especially the development of his view of nominalism. What is important to understand is that Ockham came from the culture of Scholasticism and form of argument was often as important as content. The S. David Fowler said Good self-contained introduction to important area of philosophy.. This book is not only helping me understand William of Ockham, but it's a useful interpretation of Aristotle and Aristotelian-based Realism.
At 28, Ockham was a conservative English theologian focused obsessively on the nature of language, but by 40, he had transformed into a fugitive friar, accused of heresy, and finally protected by the German emperor as he composed incendiary treatises calling for strong limits on papal authority. This book provides a thorough grounding in Ockham’s life and his many contributions to philosophy. The concluding chapter sums up Ockham's compelling philosophical personality and explains his modern appeal.. Subsequent chapters cover his idea