Description |
1 online resource (276 pages) |
Series |
Investigating medieval philosophy ; v. 1 |
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Investigating medieval philosophy.
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Contents |
Introduction : what's the problem? -- The problem may lurk in Aristotle's ethics -- Aristotle's akratic : foreshadowing a solution -- A negligent omission at the root of all sinfulness : Anselm and the Devil -- Negligent vs. non-negligent : a Thomistic distinction directing us toward a solution -- Can I have your divided attention? : Scotus, indistinct intellections, and type-1 negligent omissions almost solved -- I can't get you out of my mind : Scotus, lingering indistinct intellections, and type-2 negligent omissions -- Scotus's affection-ate corrective : a possible final solution to a type-2 variant -- Neglected treatises help solve negligence : the action theory of Francisco Suarez -- An answer that cannot be neglected : the solution -- Appendix A : translation of Nicomachean ethics 1146b31-1147b19 |
Summary |
Through insightful interpretations of the action theories propounded by Aristotle, Anselm, Aquinas, Scotus, and Surez, this book demonstrates the philosophical and theological importance of negligent omissions and constructs a model by which the problem of their voluntariness can be solved |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-274) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Action theory.
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Negligence.
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Philosophy, Medieval.
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Negligence, Comparative.
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Negligence, Contributory.
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negligence.
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PHILOSOPHY -- Social.
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PHILOSOPHY -- Ethics & Moral Philosophy.
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Negligence, Contributory
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Negligence, Comparative
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Action theory
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Negligence
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Philosophy, Medieval
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9789004187436 |
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900418743X |
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9789004181359 |
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9004181350 |
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