Rationality and Faith (Philosophical Thought of Western Medieval Period)

Author: Tang Yi
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Since the Renaissance, Europe has held a prejudice that the Middle Ages were merely a period of divine rule suppressing individuality. In reality, the systems and ideas of modern society have largely inherited from the Middle Ages. On the cultural wasteland of barbarian invasions, it was the monasteries that preserved the thought and culture of Greece and Rome. This book discusses the thought and culture of the Middle Ages from a modern perspective, employing rigorous academic methods, with particular emphasis on its connection to modern trends. It is indeed a must-read for a comprehensive understanding of Western culture and thought.