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The Presence of Duns Scotus in the Thought of Edith Stein Francesco Alfieri

The Presence of Duns Scotus in the Thought of Edith Stein By Francesco Alfieri

The Presence of Duns Scotus in the Thought of Edith Stein by Francesco Alfieri


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In order to get to the heart of Stein's readings of Duns Scotus, this book looks at her published writings and her personal correspondence, in addition to conducting a meticulous analysis of the original codexes on which her sources were based.

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The Presence of Duns Scotus in the Thought of Edith Stein: The question of individuality by Francesco Alfieri

This book examines the phenomenological anthropology of Edith Stein. It specifically focuses on the question which Stein addressed in her work Finite and Eternal Being: What is the foundational principle that makes the individual unique and unrepeatable within the human species? Traditional analyses of Edith Stein's writings have tended to frame her views on this issue as being influenced by Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, while neglecting her interest in the lesser-known figure of Duns Scotus. Yet, as this book shows, with regard to the question of individuality, Stein was critical of Aquinas' approach, finding that of Duns Scotus to be more convincing. In order to get to the heart of Stein's readings of Duns Scotus, this book looks at her published writings and her personal correspondence, in addition to conducting a meticulous analysis of the original codexes on which her sources were based. Written with diligence and flair, the book critically evaluates the authenticity of Stein's sources and shows how the position of Scotus himself evolved. It highlights the originality of Stein's contribution, which was to rediscover the relevance of Mediaeval scholastic thought and reinterpret it in the language of the Phenomenological school founded by Edmund Husserl.

The Presence of Duns Scotus in the Thought of Edith Stein Reviews

In conclusion, the book of Francesco Alfieri, OFM stands for a valuable contribution to rounding the scholastic and phenomenological meditation and understanding of the (problem of) individuality in its intricate essence and manifestation ... . This essay provides a well-argued insight into a controversial and significant issue that remains open to further discussions as one of topical interest concerning the deep meaning of the own being ... (Spotlight, wordtrade.com, Issue. 31, August, 2018)

About Francesco Alfieri

Francesco Alfieri is professor of philosophy at the Pontificia Universitas Lateranensis, which appointed him International Area Research Secretary for Edith Stein in contemporary philosophy. He is the Editor-in-chief for the annotated Italian edition of the complete works of H. Conrad-Martius and the series entitled Philosophy - Phenomenology - Texts by Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, published by Morcelliana.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: A historic and critical study of the Scotist sources used by Edith Stein.- Chapter 3: The question of the principium individuationis in the writings of Duns Scotus. Ordinatio/Lectura - Quaestiones super Libros Metaphysicorum.- Chapter 4: The intangible individuality of human beings. The originality of Edith Stein's perspective.- Chapter 5: Conclusion.- Postface.- Bibliography.

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NLS9783319386393
9783319386393
3319386395
The Presence of Duns Scotus in the Thought of Edith Stein: The question of individuality by Francesco Alfieri
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Springer International Publishing AG
2016-10-09
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