How Long to Read Medieval Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

How Long Does it Take to Read Medieval Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 33 minutes to read Medieval Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction by John Marenbon

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Description

For many of us, the term 'medieval philosophy' conjures up the figure of Thomas Aquinas, and is closely intertwined with religion. In this Very Short Introduction John Marenbon shows how medieval philosophy had a far broader reach than the thirteenth and fourteenth-century universities of Christian Europe, and is instead one of the most exciting and diversified periods in the history of thought. Introducing the coexisting strands of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish philosophy, Marenbon shows how these traditions all go back to the Platonic schools of late antiquity and explains the complex ways in which they are interlinked. Providing an overview of some of the main thinkers, such as Boethius, Abelard, al-Fârâbî, Avicenna, Maimonides, and Gersonides, and the topics, institutions and literary forms of medieval philosophy, he discusses in detail some of the key issues in medieval thought: universals; mind, body and mortality; foreknowledge and freedom; society and the best life. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

How long is Medieval Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction?

Medieval Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction by John Marenbon is 152 pages long, and a total of 38,304 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Medieval Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 29 minutes to read Medieval Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction aloud.

What Reading Level is Medieval Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction?

Medieval Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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