Maurice De Wulf Books

The author attempt to establish a philosophy of art which is of a character both intellectual and objective. At first sight it may appear that, because of this twofold tendency, the theory is at variance with contemporary ideas. On closer examination, however, the reader will see that the tendency is in the opposite direction, a closer approach to present-day thought rather than a departure from it. To admit that there exists a world other than that of our subjective states is to subscribe to an interpretation more in keeping with the real, and thus also with artistic reality. The intellectual and objective philosophy to which the book appeals in order to interpret the beauty of art will not be an intrusion, if it guards against all exclusiveness and does not itself comprise that which gives it its value.

From Anselm and Abelard to Thomas Aquinas and William of Occam, this classic study offers an accessible view of medieval history, covering scholastic, ecclesiastic, classicist, and secular thought of the 12th and 13th centuries.

Focusing on the scholastic tradition, Maurice de Wulf critically assesses its nature, methods, and philosophical relationships within medieval thought. He contrasts scholasticism with ancient philosophy and science, exploring topics like metaphysics, theodicy, and moral philosophy. The decline of medieval scholasticism is analyzed, followed by a discussion of the modern revival, including neoscholasticism and neothomism. This work serves as both a corrective to previous histories and a thorough examination of the scholastic position, making it a valuable resource for understanding medieval philosophy.

Diese Schrift unternimmt den Versuch, die gesamte Philosophie Thomas von Aquins in klarer, einfacher und präziser Form darzustellen. In neunzehn systematisch gegliederten Kapiteln wird die thomistische Philosophie in moderner, lebendiger und verständlicher Form für philosophisch Interessierte und Studierende vorgestellt. Einen besonderen Schwerpunkt legt auf Autor auf die Erkenntnistheorie, aber auch die Metaphysik, die Theorie der Veränderung und der Kausalität, die Ethik, Ästhetik und Wissenschaftstheorie, sowie Ethik und Sozialphilosophie des Aquinaten werden in ihren Grundzügen thematisiert. Die Schrift eignet sich besonders gut für einen ersten Überblick über die Grundlagen der aristotelisch-thomistischen Philosophie.