"The translations are exceptionally sound philosophically, and they are as readable as is consistent with
linguistic accuracy and fidelity to content."
--Mathematical Reviews
Hackett Publishing Company Web Site, August, 2000
Summary
New translations of the central mediaeval texts on the problem of universals are presented here in an affordable
edition suitable for use in courses in mediaeval philosophy, history of mediaeval philosophy, and universals. Includes
a concise Introduction, glossary of important terms, notes, and bibliography.
Table of Contents
Porphyry the Phoenician, Isagoge
Boethius, from his Second Commentary on Porphyry�s Isagoge
Abelard, from �Glosses on Porphyry� in his Logica �ingredientibus�
Duns Scotus, Six Questions on Individualism from his Ordinatio 2, d. 3, part 1, Qs. 1-6
William of Ockham, Five Questions on Universals from his Ordinatio d. 2, Qs. 4-8