Medieval Philosophy - General & Miscellaneous, Political Science - History, General & Miscellaneous - Politics & Government, Christianity & Politics
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Overview
In the first examination of the "Defensor Pacis" in almost fifty years, Cary J. Nederman demonstrates Marsiglio of Padua's continuing relevance, connecting his philosophy to contemporary debates about community, identity, difference, and political participation. "Community and Consent" describes Marsiglio's attempt to resolve the tension in medieval Christian political thought created by the apparently competing standards of reason (thought to be the province of a few) and volition (the realm of every individual). Marsiglio argued for a harmonization of reason and will, regarding neither as sufficient to authorize political conduct. The book includes historical and biographical information not previously available in English, as well as a survey and critique of the current state of Marsiglio scholarship in all languages.Author Biography: Cary J. Nederman is assistant professor of political science at the University of Arizona and the editor of "Marsiglio of Padua: Writings on the Empire" (Cambridge University Press, 1993).
Book Details
Published
November 28, 1994
Publisher
Lanham, MD : Rowman & Littlefield, c1995.
Pages
192
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780847679447