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Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Western philosophy, c 500 to c 1600
Richard J. Regan's new translation of texts from Thomas Aquinas'
Summa Theologica II-II--on the virtues prudence, justice,
fortitude, and temperance--combines accuracy with an accessibility
unmatched by previous presentations of these texts. While remaining
true to Aquinas' Latin and preserving a question-and-answer format,
the translation judiciously omits references and citations
unessential to the primary argument. It thereby clears a path
through the original especially suitable for beginning students of
Aquinas. Regan's Introduction carefully situates Aquinas' analysis
of these virtues within the greater ethical system of the Summa
Theologica , and each selection is introduced by a thoughtful
headnote. A glossary of key terms and a select bibliography are
also included.
This audacious collection of modern writings on Plato and the Law
argues that Plato's work offers insights for resolving modern
jurisprudential problems. Plato's dialogues, in this modern
interpretation, reveal that knowledge of the functions of law,
based upon intelligible principles, can be reformulated for
relevance to our age. Leading interpreters of Plato: Vlastos, Hall,
Strauss, Weinrib, Annas, and Morrow, are included in the
collection. The editor supplies an insightful introduction and
extensive bibiography to the collection.
Die MISCELLANEA MEDIAEVALIA prasentieren seit ihrer Grundung durch
Paul Wilpert im Jahre 1962 Arbeiten des Thomas-Instituts der
Universitat zu Koeln. Das Kernstuck der Publikationsreihe bilden
die Akten der im zweijahrigen Rhythmus stattfindenden Koelner
Mediaevistentagungen, die vor uber 50 Jahren von Josef Koch, dem
Grundungsdirektor des Instituts, ins Leben gerufen wurden. Der
interdisziplinare Charakter dieser Kongresse pragt auch die
Tagungsakten: Die MISCELLANEA MEDIAEVALIA versammeln Beitrage aus
allen mediavistischen Disziplinen - die mittelalterliche
Geschichte, die Philosophie, die Theologie sowie die Kunst- und
Literaturwissenschaften sind Teile einer Gesamtbetrachtung des
Mittelalters.
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