By exploring the philosophical character of some of the greatest medieval thinkers, <b><i>An Introduction to Medieval Philosophy</i></b> provides a rich overview of philosophy in the world of Latin Christianity.<ul><li>Explores the deeply philosophical character of such medieval thinkers as Augustine, Boethius, Eriugena, Anselm, Aquinas, Bonaventure, Scotus, and Ockham<li>Reviews the central features of the epistemological and metaphysical problem of universals<li>Shows how medieval authors adapted philosophical ideas from antiquity to apply to their religious commitments<li>Takes a broad philosophical approach of the medieval era by,taking account of classical metaphysics, general culture, and religious themes</ul>