Das — Philosophische Denken Im Mittelalter

A central conflict between Realism (the belief that general concepts have an independent existence) and Nominalism (the view that they are mere names or mental constructions).

The work covers the period from Augustine (ca. 354 AD) to Niccolò Machiavelli (1527) . Das philosophische Denken im Mittelalter

The book and the era it describes are defined by several critical intellectual shifts: A central conflict between Realism (the belief that

The evolving relationship between theology and philosophy, specifically how thinkers used logic to interpret biblical texts and church traditions. The book and the era it describes are

The 3rd expanded edition (2013) is published by and spans approximately 880 pages. It is widely used as a textbook for students and a reference for researchers in the field of medieval studies. Medieval Philosophy

Flasch explores how philosophical texts were transmitted and commented upon, highlighting the interaction between religious concerns and logical reasoning. Major Philosophical Debates

Detailed analyses are provided for foundational thinkers such as Augustine , Boethius , and Johannes Scottus Eriugena , as well as later figures like Thomas Aquinas , Meister Eckhart , and Nicolaus Cusanus .