The Presence of Duns Scotus in the Thought of Edith Stein. The Question of Individuality.
Francesco Ferdinando Alfieri
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Paperback. Series: Analecta Husserliana. Num Pages: 199 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPCB; HPCF3; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
This book examines the phenomenological anthropology of Edith Stein. It specifically focuses on the question which Stein addressed in her work Finite and Eternal Being: What is the foundational principle that makes the individual unique and unrepeatable within the human species? Traditional analyses of Edith Stein’s writings have tended to frame her views on this issue as being influenced by Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, while neglecting her interest in the lesser-known figure of Duns Scotus. Yet, as this book shows, with regard to the question of individuality, Stein was critical of Aquinas’ approach, finding that of Duns Scotus to be ... Read more
This book examines the phenomenological anthropology of Edith Stein. It specifically focuses on the question which Stein addressed in her work Finite and Eternal Being: What is the foundational principle that makes the individual unique and unrepeatable within the human species? Traditional analyses of Edith Stein’s writings have tended to frame her views on this issue as being influenced by Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, while neglecting her interest in the lesser-known figure of Duns Scotus. Yet, as this book shows, with regard to the question of individuality, Stein was critical of Aquinas’ approach, finding that of Duns Scotus to be ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
199
Condition
New
Series
Analecta Husserliana
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319386393
SKU
V9783319386393
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About Francesco Ferdinando Alfieri
Francesco Alfieri is professor of philosophy at the Pontificia Universitas Lateranensis, which appointed him International Area Research Secretary for “Edith Stein in contemporary philosophy”. He is the Editor-in-chief for the annotated Italian edition of the complete works of H. Conrad-Martius and the series entitled “Philosophy – Phenomenology – Texts by Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka”, published by Morcelliana.
Reviews for The Presence of Duns Scotus in the Thought of Edith Stein. The Question of Individuality.
“In conclusion, the book of Francesco Alfieri, OFM stands for a valuable contribution to rounding the scholastic and phenomenological meditation and understanding of the (problem of) individuality in its intricate essence and manifestation … . This essay provides a well-argued insight into a controversial and significant issue that remains open to further discussions as one of topical interest concerning the ... Read more