The Embodied Soul: Aristotelian Psychology and Physiology in Medieval Europe between 1200 and 1420 (Historical-Analytical Studies on Nature, Mind and Action Book 11)
The Embodied Soul offers a groundbreaking exploration of how Aristotelian psychology and physiology were studied, adapted, and debated in Medieval Europe between 1200 and 1420. Part of the respected Historical-Analytical Studies on Nature, Mind and Action series, this volume examines how scholars, physicians, and philosophers engaged with Aristotle’s ideas about the soul, mind, and body, integrating them with Christian theology, medical traditions, and scholastic philosophy.
This book provides a rich historical and analytical account of the medieval understanding of the human soul as embodied, shaped not only by abstract reasoning but also by the medical sciences of the time. Drawing from key figures in scholasticism, natural philosophy, and medicine, it highlights the intellectual transformations that bridged classical thought and early modern science.
Key Features
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Historical Analysis – Investigates how Aristotelian theories of the soul influenced European intellectual, medical, and theological traditions.
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Focus on Physiology and Psychology – Explores the integration of psychological theories with medieval medicine, showing how the mind and body were conceptualized as inseparable.
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Interdisciplinary Approach – Connects philosophy, theology, and natural science to provide a comprehensive understanding of medieval intellectual culture.
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Critical Scholarship – Based on manuscript studies, primary sources, and historical debates, offering new insights for both historians and philosophers.
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Bridging Eras – Shows how medieval interpretations of Aristotle set the stage for the Renaissance, humanism, and the rise of modern science.
