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A period of philosophical thought that took place during the Middle Ages, spanning from the 5th to the 15th century, characterized by the integration of Christian theology with ancient Greek and Roman philosophy.
A prominent philosopher and theologian of the Medieval period, known for his works on Christian doctrine, such as 'Confessions' and 'City of God'.
A philosopher and statesman of the Medieval period, best known for his work 'Consolation of Philosophy', which explores the nature of happiness and the problem of evil.
An influential Medieval philosopher and theologian, famous for his ontological argument for the existence of God and his work 'Proslogion'.
A Medieval philosopher and theologian, known for his controversial views on love and his relationship with Heloise, as depicted in their correspondence.
One of the most important Medieval philosophers and theologians, famous for his synthesis of Aristotelian philosophy and Christian theology in his work 'Summa Theologica'.
A Medieval philosopher and theologian, known for his defense of the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception and his development of the concept of haecceity.
A prominent Medieval philosopher and theologian, remembered for his principle of parsimony, known as 'Ockham's Razor', and his critique of scholasticism.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that deals with the nature of reality, existence, and being, exploring concepts such as substance, essence, and universals.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that investigates the nature of knowledge, belief, and justification, exploring concepts such as perception, reason, and faith.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that examines moral values, principles, and theories, exploring concepts such as virtue, duty, and the nature of the good.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that explores the nature of political power, authority, and governance, examining concepts such as justice, rights, and the social contract.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that investigates religious beliefs, doctrines, and practices, exploring concepts such as God, faith, and the problem of evil.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that studies the principles and methods of reasoning, examining concepts such as deduction, induction, and syllogism.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that explores the nature of beauty, art, and aesthetic experience, examining concepts such as taste, creativity, and the sublime.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that investigates the nature of the mind, consciousness, and mental processes, exploring concepts such as perception, memory, and self-awareness.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that examines the nature of language, meaning, and communication, exploring concepts such as reference, truth, and linguistic analysis.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that studies the nature of scientific knowledge, methodology, and explanation, exploring concepts such as observation, experimentation, and causality.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that explores the nature of teaching, learning, and knowledge acquisition, examining concepts such as pedagogy, curriculum, and intellectual development.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that investigates the nature of historical knowledge, interpretation, and understanding, exploring concepts such as causation, progress, and historical consciousness.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that examines the nature of love, desire, and romantic relationships, exploring concepts such as courtly love, spiritual love, and the nature of attraction.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that studies the nature of time, temporal experience, and the philosophy of history, exploring concepts such as eternity, duration, and the nature of change.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that investigates the nature of God, divine attributes, and the problem of evil, exploring concepts such as omnipotence, omniscience, and divine providence.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that examines the nature of the soul, its immortality, and its relationship to the body, exploring concepts such as dualism, hylomorphism, and personal identity.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that studies the nature of the natural world, its laws, and its relationship to God, exploring concepts such as teleology, causality, and the harmony of the universe.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that investigates the nature of being, existence, and reality, exploring concepts such as essence, existence, and the ontological argument.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that examines the nature of human freedom, determinism, and moral responsibility, exploring concepts such as moral agency, divine foreknowledge, and predestination.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that studies moral values, principles, and theories, exploring concepts such as moral relativism, natural law, and the nature of evil.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that explores the nature of beauty, aesthetic experience, and artistic expression, examining concepts such as harmony, proportion, and the sublime.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that examines the nature of virtue, moral character, and ethical excellence, exploring concepts such as the cardinal virtues, the theological virtues, and the nature of happiness.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that investigates the nature of knowledge, belief, and justification, exploring concepts such as skepticism, rationalism, and the nature of truth.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that studies the nature of existence, being, and reality, exploring concepts such as existence precedes essence, existential angst, and the meaning of life.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that examines the nature of truth, truth conditions, and the correspondence theory of truth, exploring concepts such as truthmakers, truth-bearers, and truth-values.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that explores the nature of goodness, moral value, and ethical norms, examining concepts such as moral objectivism, moral relativism, and the nature of the good life.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that investigates the nature of evil, its origins, and its relationship to God, exploring concepts such as the problem of evil, theodicy, and the nature of sin.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that studies the nature of reason, rationality, and logical inference, exploring concepts such as deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, and the laws of thought.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that examines the nature of faith, religious belief, and the relationship between reason and faith, exploring concepts such as religious experience, revelation, and the nature of religious truth.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that explores ethical theories, moral values, and the nature of moral judgment, examining concepts such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that investigates the nature of consciousness, self-awareness, and subjective experience, exploring concepts such as qualia, intentionality, and the mind-body problem.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that studies the nature of perception, sensory experience, and the relationship between the mind and the external world, exploring concepts such as sense-data, direct realism, and the problem of illusion.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that examines the nature of reality, existence, and the ultimate nature of the world, exploring concepts such as idealism, realism, and the nature of being.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that investigates the nature of human action, intentionality, and the relationship between action and moral responsibility, exploring concepts such as free will, determinism, and the nature of agency.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that studies the nature of personal identity, persistence through time, and the relationship between the self and the body, exploring concepts such as the soul, memory, and the nature of the self.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that examines the relationship between the mind and the body, exploring concepts such as dualism, materialism, and the nature of mental causation.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that investigates the nature of universals, abstract entities that are common to multiple individuals, exploring concepts such as realism, nominalism, and the problem of universals.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that studies the nature of substance, the fundamental entities that underlie reality, exploring concepts such as hylomorphism, substantial form, and the nature of individual substances.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that examines the nature of causality, the relationship between cause and effect, exploring concepts such as efficient causation, final causation, and the problem of infinite regress.
The branch of Medieval philosophy that investigates how knowledge is acquired, examining concepts such as perception, reason, intuition, and the role of authority in the acquisition of knowledge.