Author Description
Thomas Williams Presents The Most Extensive Collection Of John Duns Scotus's Work On Ethics And Moral Psychology Available In English. John Duns Scotus: Selected Writings On Ethics Includes Extended Discussions-and As Far As Possible, Complete Questions-on Divine And Human Freedom, The Moral Attributes Of God, The Relationship Between Will And Intellect, Moral And Intellectual Virtue, Practical Reasoning, Charity, The Metaphysics Of Goodness And Rightness, The Various Acts, Affections, And Passions Of The Will, Justice, The Natural Law, Sin, Marriage And Divorce, The Justification For Private Property, And Lying And Perjury. Relying On The Recently Completed Critical Edition Of The Ordinatio And Other Critically Edited Texts, This Collection Presents The Most Reliable And Up-to-date Versions Of Scotus's Work In An Accessible And Philosophically Informed Translation.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates the core ethical and moral psychological frameworks of the medieval philosopher John Duns Scotus. Thomas Williams, a scholar of medieval philosophy, utilizes the recently completed critical edition of the Ordinatio to provide a rigorous and accessible translation of Scotus's primary arguments. The text serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the intersection of divine freedom, human will, and moral virtue within the scholastic tradition.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Primary source translations covering divine and human freedom, practical reasoning, and the metaphysics of goodness.
- Detailed examinations of moral attributes, intellectual virtue, and the passions of the will.
- Applied ethical discussions regarding justice, natural law, marriage, private property, and perjury.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses strictly on ethical and moral psychological writings rather than Scotus's broader metaphysical or logical treatises.
- It does not provide a comprehensive biography of the author or a general history of the Franciscan school.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of medieval philosophy frequently cite this volume as the most reliable and extensive English-language collection of Scotus's ethical work. Experts highlight the translation's philosophical precision and its adherence to modern critical editions as a standard for academic study.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
ISBN-10:
019165437X
ISBN-13:
9780191654374
Philosophy
Medieval Philosophy
Ethics
Theology