Albertus Magnus Books
Albert the Great was a German Dominican friar, Catholic bishop, and a prominent philosopher and theologian of the Middle Ages. He was renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge and deep expertise, earning him titles such as doctor universalis and doctor expertus. Scholars recognize him as one of the greatest minds of his era, whose work profoundly influenced theological and philosophical thought. The Catholic Church honors him as one of its 35 Doctors of the Church.
On Cleaving to God
- 54 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Attributed to Saint Albert the Great, this revered treatise explores the profound relationship between humanity and the divine. Written in the context of the scholastic tradition, it reflects the theological insights of a highly respected thinker and Bishop of Ratisbonne. The work captures the essence of spiritual devotion and offers guidance on cleaving to God, showcasing Albert's extensive knowledge and influence as a teacher, including his role in shaping the ideas of notable figures like Eckhart.
On Fate
- 60 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Focusing on the meaning of human destiny, St. Albert the Great synthesizes insights from classical sources within the framework of medieval scholasticism. This concise work delves into philosophical concepts, offering a unique perspective on humanity's purpose and existence.
Die Sammlung bietet eine textkritisch bearbeitete und zweisprachige Auswahl der zentralen Texte aus Albertus Magnuss Frühwerk »De homine« (Über den Menschen). Diese Ausgabe basiert auf den überlieferten Handschriften und ermöglicht einen tiefen Einblick in die anthropologischen Überlegungen des Autors. Die zweisprachige Präsentation erleichtert das Verständnis und die Auseinandersetzung mit den philosophischen und wissenschaftlichen Themen, die für die Entwicklung der Menschheitsauffassung im Mittelalter von Bedeutung sind.
O primknutí sa k Bohu
- 83 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Nemecký filozof, teológ a prírodovedec, dominikán Albert Veľký sa pri tvorbe svojho filozoficko-teologického systému opieral o Aristotelovu filozofiu. Je známy svojimi komentármi k Dionýzovi, čo sa odráža v prvých deviatich kapitolách tohto diela, ktoré obsahujú dionýzovské témy. Ďalšie kapitoly sa venujú všeobecnejším témam kresťanskej duchovnosti.
