Modalities in Medieval Philosophy

by Simo Knuuttila

Originally published in 1993, Modalities in Medieval Philosophy looks at the idea of modality as multiplicity of reference with respect to alternative domains. The book examines how this emerged in early medieval discussions and addresses how it was originally influenced by the theological conception of God acting by choice. After a discussion of ancient modal paradigms, the author traces the interplay of old and new modal views in medieval...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367151901
• ISBN13: 9780367151904
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.4"