John Duns Scotus And The Principle Omne Quod Movetur Ab Alio Movetur

By John Duns Scotus and Roy R. Effler

Book Overview

""John Duns Scotus and the Principle Omne Quod Movetur Ab Alio Movetur"" by Roy R. Effler is a scholarly book that explores the philosophical ideas of John Duns Scotus, a medieval philosopher and theologian. The book focuses on Scotus' concept of the principle of causality, which states that everything that is moved is moved by another. This principle is known as Omne Quod Movetur Ab Alio Movetur, and it is a central idea in Scotus' philosophy.Effler's book examines Scotus' views on causality and how they relate to his larger philosophical system. The author explores Scotus' ideas about the nature of God, the human soul, and the relationship between faith and reason. Effler also discusses Scotus' influence on later philosophers, including Descartes and Leibniz.Overall, ""John Duns Scotus and the Principle Omne Quod Movetur Ab Alio Movetur"" is a comprehensive and detailed study of one of the most important thinkers of the medieval period. It will be of interest to scholars of medieval philosophy, theology, and intellectual history, as well as anyone interested in exploring the philosophical ideas that have shaped our understanding of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258024241
• ISBN13: 9781258024246
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"