Kulturgeschichte des späten Mittelalters: Von 1200 bis 1500 n.Chr. (German Edition)

This book informs about culture and the ways of thinking in Europe in the late Middle Ages. The concept of culture follows the intention of Pragmatic Philosophy (from W. James to R. Rorty). Special areas of study are: social dynamics, forms of government, religious teachings, moral intentions, philosophical doctrines, exchange with Jews and the Islamic culture, consecution of the »heretics«, development of natural science, literature, poetry, architecture and painting.Altogether the book intends to show the various forms of life and the worlds of ideas of the era; it builds a strong bridge for a better understanding of our cultural memory in modern times. Biographical note: Dr. theol. Dr. phil. Anton Grabner-Haider ist Professor für Religionsphilosophie an der Universität Graz. Dr. theol. Karl Prenner ist Professor für Religionswissenschaft an der Universität Graz.; Biographical note: Dr. theol. Anton Grabner-Haider is professor for Philosophy of Religion at Graz University. Karl Prenner is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Graz, Austria