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Basic Issues in Medieval Philosophy, second edition: Selected Readings Presenting Interactive Discourse Among the Major Figures (Broadview Readings in Philosophy)

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This is truly a remarkable book that delves deep into medieval philosophy. The book treats medieval philosophy as an ongoing conversation on a collection of serious issues. It presents each issue then gives original essays from multiple medieval philosophers discussion those issues. It gives a balanced and thorough view of major viewpoints. It shows tremendous depth and breadth. With excellent introductions and clarifications and inspired groupings of essays that show the point and counterpoint of discussion among philosophers, the book is excellent for a course focused on medieval philosophy that has a general Introductory course as a prerequisite. Any student serious about medieval philosophy should get this book.

Amazon keeps sending me emails asking me if I want to sell this book back to someone else. The answer is a resounding "NO!" You may as well ask President Obama to give up his teleprompter. This is a jewel of a book that holds the deepest thoughts of many of the best thinkers of the middle ages. This is a serious book that most serious thinkers should not be without.