God and Reason in the Middle Ages
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010
408
Book • Nonfiction
Europe • Middle Ages
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Religion & Spirituality•
Science & Nature2010
Adult
18+ years
1340L
In God and Reason in the Middle Ages, Edward Grant explores how medieval individuals integrated faith and rational thought, emphasizing the coexistence of theology and philosophy. The text examines the era's intellectual landscape, revealing how reason was harmonized with religious beliefs, ultimately shaping Western thought and the progression of science and education during that period.
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Edward Grant's God and Reason in the Middle Ages is praised for its thorough exploration of medieval intellectual history and the role of reason within it. While some critique it for dense writing, others appreciate its scholarly depth and clarity in revealing the rational nature of medieval thought. It stands out as an essential resource for understanding this era's complex ideas.
A reader keen on medieval intellectual history, philosophy, and theology would enjoy God and Reason in the Middle Ages by Edward Grant. Fans of Jacques Le Goff's Intellectuals in the Middle Ages or Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose for its philosophical elements would find it engaging.
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Book • Nonfiction
Europe • Middle Ages
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Religion & Spirituality•
Science & Nature2010
Adult
18+ years
1340L
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