How Medieval Thinkers Analysed Cultural Differences

This study investigates how medieval intellectuals compared their own cultures with others. It aims to establish Cultural Comparisons as an area of medieval studies by looking at some of the outstanding texts, mainly from the twelfth to the fourteenth centuries.

About the author

John Marenbon is a Senior Research Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and a Fellow of the British Academy. He has written extensively on medieval philosophy.

Product details

• Authors: John Marenbon
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 02.06.2026
• EAN: 9781839993633
• ISBN: 978-1-83999-363-3
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 229 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Series: Anthem Impact
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Medieval, Philosophy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries, Geographical discovery & exploration, Jewish Studies, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Geographical discovery and exploration, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Western philosophy: Medieval & Renaissance, c 500 to c 1600, Medieval Western philosophy, Islamic & Arabic philosophy, Islamic and Arab philosophy, Jewish philosophy