The idea in John Duns Scotus’ turn-about Between Plato and Descartes

The theoretical distance between the Cartesian concept, on the one hand, and the Platonic concept and Medieval tradition, on the other, would be incomprehensible unless one were to take into account the fundamental link, that lies in the thought of John Duns Scotus. The scope of this contribution is...

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Author:Francesco Fiorentino
Published: S.n., s.l., 2017
Volume:4
Pages:191-202
Language:English
Periodical:Dialogo
Number:1
ISSN:2457-9297
Format:Article
Topic:- Biography > Relations and Sources > Platonism - Neo-platonism > Plato
- Influence and Survival > The Middle Ages (430-1453) > Influence on the various authors and writings > [Jean Duns Scot (vers 1265-1308)]
- Influence and Survival > The Middle Ages (430-1453) > Influence on the various authors and writings > [Henri de Gand (vers 1217-1293)]
- Influence and Survival > Early Modern Period (1453-1789) > [Descartes (René, 1596-1650)]
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Summary:The theoretical distance between the Cartesian concept, on the one hand, and the Platonic concept and Medieval tradition, on the other, would be incomprehensible unless one were to take into account the fundamental link, that lies in the thought of John Duns Scotus. The scope of this contribution is to illustrate the theoretical bearing of the turnabout in theology operated by Scotus as regards the concept of ideas. In fact, for Scotus, as we shall see, the concept of the idea is profoundly transformed, loses its exemplary value and takes on a new semblance that is nearer to the Cartesian concept, all this starting from a theological framework.

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