The Golden Age of Polish Philosophy: Kazimierz Twardowski's Philosophical Legacy

by Sandra Lapointe

Book Overview

Jan Wolenski and Sandra Lapointe Polish philosophy goes back to the 13th century, when Witelo, famous for his works in optics and the metaphysics of light, lived and worked in Silesia. Yet, Poland's academic life only really began after the University of Cracow was founded in 1364 - its development was interrupted by the sudden death of King Kazimierz III, but it was re-established in 1400. The main currents of classical scholastic thought like...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048184967
• ISBN13: 9789048184965
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"