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    Words of Wisdom :Medieval Minds on Language and Logic
    Words of Wisdom :Medieval Minds on Language and Logic
    Words of Wisdom :Medieval Minds on Language and Logic
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    Words of Wisdom :Medieval Minds on Language and Logic

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    Uncover the fascinating world of medieval thought, where brilliant minds grappled with the mysteries of language, logic, and the search for meaning. "Words of Wisdom" offers a captivating and accessible exploration of the ideas that shaped how we think today.


    Journey back to a time of knights and cathedrals, monasteries and universities. Meet philosophers like Peter Abelard and William of Ockham, whose passionate debates about words and reality laid the foundation for modern philosophy and linguistics.


    Explore how:

    Medieval scholars used logic to analyze the Bible, debate the nature of God, and test the limits of human reason.

    Thinkers saw grammar as a window into the structure of reality itself.

    Poets, mystics, and theologians grappled with the power and limits of language.

     

    Whether you're a student, history buff, or simply curious about the big questions, "Words of Wisdom" invites you on a journey of discovery through the minds of some of history's most original thinkers.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Curious Philosopher
    Release dateJun 4, 2024
    ISBN9798227457196
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      Words of Wisdom :Medieval Minds on Language and Logic - The Curious Philosopher

      Words of Wisdom

      Medieval Minds on Language and Logic

      The Curious Philosopher

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      Introduction: Setting the Scene – Minds of the Middle Ages

      Chapter 1: Words, Things, and the Big Questions

      Chapter 2: Decoding the Language Machine

      Chapter 3: The Logic Toolkit

      Chapter 4: Where Words Fail, Meaning Begins

      Chapter 5: The Thinking Arena – Showdown at the University

      Chapter 6: Echoes of the Past, Questions for Our Time

      About The Curious Philosopher

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