A History of Mediaeval Political Theory in the West

The Political Theory of the Thirteenth Century

von Robert Warrand Carlyle

522 Seiten, Hardcover

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"A History of Mediaeval Political Theory in the West / 5 the Political Theory of the Thirteenth Century" offers a profound and scholarly examination of the evolution of political thought during one of the most transformative eras in Western history. This fifth volume in the landmark series focuses specifically on the intellectual developments of the thirteenth century, a period marked by the revival of Aristotelian philosophy and the systematic refinement of legal and political concepts.The work explores the intricate relationships between the temporal and spiritual powers, analyzing the complex dynamics between the Church and the rising national monarchies. It provides an in-depth look at the contributions of major thinkers, most notably Thomas Aquinas, and discusses the foundational theories regarding the nature of authority, the rule of law, and the concept of justice. By tracing the development of natural law and the rights of the community, this volume sheds light on how medieval jurists and philosophers laid the groundwork for modern constitutionalism and political organization. Essential for historians, political scientists, and students of philosophy, this study remains a definitive resource for understanding the roots of Western political identity and the intellectual heritage of the Middle Ages.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.