Essays in Medieval Philosophy and Theology in Memory of Walter H. Principe, CSB: Fortresses and Launching Pads - Paperback

by Carl N. Still (Author)

In his extensive work as a theologian and a historian, Walter H. Principe, CSB, (1922-1996) was committed to reflecting on both the present and the past. He was well-known as a historian of medieval theology and philosophy - especially through the work of Thomas Aquinas - as well as a contemporary theologian. This memorial collection addresses a fundamental feature of Principe's thought, namely his concern that the history of medieval theology and philosophy have a significant role to play in contemporary discussions. Strengthening the ties between historical study and contemporary theological and philosophical thought, this book offers much to those who teach and research in historical theology and the history of philosophy. The ten essays provide significant test cases of how modern scholars may utilise the historical record judiciously for contemporary debates. Those who are concerned with intellectual history (both medieval and modern), the history of doctrines, and Thomism, will also find this collection a useful contribution to modern scholarship.

Author Biography

James R. Ginther is Assistant Professor of Medieval Theology at St Louis University USA. He received his PhD from the Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Toronto, where Walter Principe was one of his principal teachers. In addition to having published studies on medieval exegesis, ecclesiology and preaching, Dr Ginther is the Director of the Electronic Grosseteste, a web-based research project. He is also completing a monographic study on the theology of Robert Grosseteste (c. 1170-1253). CARL N. STILL is Assistant Professor of Philosophy, and the Chair of the Department of Philosophy, at St. Thomas More College (Canada). In 1993, he received his MSL from the Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies, which he completed under the direction of Walter Principe and Edward Synan. He also completed his doctoral studies at the Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Toronto; his thesis was entitled 'Thomas Aquinas on Human Self-Knowledge: A Critical Study.' Dr. Still has also published on Thomas Aquinas's epistemology.