Abstract

A volume in the Purdue University Press series in the history of philosophy, this book is intended for introductory course and seminar work on Scotus. It begins with a very detailed chapter on the life and works of Scotus. Then there follow three central chapters: on the nature of metaphysics, the proof of the existence of God, and the univocal concept of being. The final chapter concerns individuation, universals, and the will. Each chapter comprises Latin texts, English facing translations, and an expository essay with notes referring to other relevant texts. The bibliography, dominated by English language secondary literature, includes many editions and translations of individual works of Scotus. Detailed and up to date information is given concerning the questions of authenticity and the current progress of the critical editions.