The Medieval Discovery of Nature

Nonfiction, History, European General, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book The Medieval Discovery of Nature by Steven A. Epstein, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Steven A. Epstein ISBN: 9781139564809
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: September 28, 2012
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Steven A. Epstein
ISBN: 9781139564809
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: September 28, 2012
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

This book examines the relationship between humans and nature that evolved in medieval Europe over the course of a millennium. From the beginning, people lived in nature and discovered things about it. Ancient societies bequeathed to the Middle Ages both the Bible and a pagan conception of natural history. These conflicting legacies shaped medieval European ideas about the natural order and what economic, moral and biological lessons it might teach. This book analyzes five themes found in medieval views of nature – grafting, breeding mules, original sin, property rights and disaster – to understand what some medieval people found in nature and what their assumptions and beliefs kept them from seeing.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book examines the relationship between humans and nature that evolved in medieval Europe over the course of a millennium. From the beginning, people lived in nature and discovered things about it. Ancient societies bequeathed to the Middle Ages both the Bible and a pagan conception of natural history. These conflicting legacies shaped medieval European ideas about the natural order and what economic, moral and biological lessons it might teach. This book analyzes five themes found in medieval views of nature – grafting, breeding mules, original sin, property rights and disaster – to understand what some medieval people found in nature and what their assumptions and beliefs kept them from seeing.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book Writing and the Ancient State by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book Defending Biodiversity by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book Institutions and European Trade by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book Leon Battista Alberti: On Painting by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book Natural Disasters in the Ottoman Empire by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book Oil Is Not a Curse by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book Microbial Biotechnology by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book Computational Models of Conditioning by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book Back to Life, Back to Normality by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book Justifying Ballistic Missile Defence by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book Commanding Military Power by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book Olivier Messiaen's Catalogue d'oiseaux by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book The Solid Earth by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book Language and Time by Steven A. Epstein
Cover of the book William Howard Taft by Steven A. Epstein
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy