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1 online resource (276 pages). |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
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Investigating medieval philosophy ; v. 1
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Investigating medieval philosophy.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-274) and index. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Action theory.
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Action theory. |
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Negligence.
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Negligence. |
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Philosophy, Medieval.
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Philosophy, Medieval. |
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Barnwell, Michael. Problem of negligent omissions. Boston : Brill, 2010 9789004181359 (DLC) 2010020324 (OCoLC)624552526 |
| ISBN |
9789004187436 (electronic book) |
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900418743X (electronic book) |
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9789004181359 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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9004181350 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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