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"Secundum processum et mentem Versoris": John Versor and His Relation to the Schools of Thought Reconsidered

"Secundum processum et mentem Versoris": John Versor and His Relation to the Schools of Thought... <jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Johannes Versor († after 1482) was a prominent philosopher in the late fifteenth century, whose works were widely diffused. In recent scholarship, Versor has been associated with two schools of thought: Thomism and Albertism. These, however, were rivals—especially in Cologne, where Versor's works were printed repeatedly. Given this historical context, how should Versor's position amidst the quarrels of the schools be interpreted? Although he evidently used the works of both Albert and Thomas, there is no evidence that Versor ever committed himself to either Albertism or Thomism. In addition, the Cologne printings of his works suggest that Versor's contemporaries considered him an independent authority. Therefore, Versor cannot be rated among the members of either school.</jats:p> </jats:sec> http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Vivarium Brill

"Secundum processum et mentem Versoris": John Versor and His Relation to the Schools of Thought Reconsidered

Rutten, Pepijn
Vivarium , Volume 43 (2): 292 – Jan 1, 2005
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Brill
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© 2005 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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0042-7543
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10.1163/156853405774978290
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<jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Johannes Versor († after 1482) was a prominent philosopher in the late fifteenth century, whose works were widely diffused. In recent scholarship, Versor has been associated with two schools of thought: Thomism and Albertism. These, however, were rivals—especially in Cologne, where Versor's works were printed repeatedly. Given this historical context, how should Versor's position amidst the quarrels of the schools be interpreted? Although he evidently used the works of both Albert and Thomas, there is no evidence that Versor ever committed himself to either Albertism or Thomism. In addition, the Cologne printings of his works suggest that Versor's contemporaries considered him an independent authority. Therefore, Versor cannot be rated among the members of either school.</jats:p> </jats:sec>

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Published: Jan 1, 2005

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