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The soul-body problem was among the most controversial issues discussed in 13th century Europe, and it continues to capture much attention today as the quest to understand human identity becomes more and more urgent. What made the discussion about this problem particularly interesting in the scholastic period was the tension between the traditional dualist doctrines and a growing need to affirm the unity of the human being. This debate is frequently interpreted as a conflict between the 'new' philosophy, conveyed by the rediscovered works of Aristotle and his followers, and doctrinal requirements, especially the belief in the soul's immortality. However, a thorough examination of Parisian texts, written between approximately 1150 and 1260, leads us to conclusions which may seem surprising. In this book, the study and edition of some little-known texts of Hugh of St-Cher and his contemporaries reveals an extremely rich and colourful picture of the Parisian anthropological debate of the time.

Soul --- Human body --- Theological anthropology --- Christianity --- Religious aspects --- Hugh, --- Homme (Theologie) --- Man (Theology) --- Mens (Theologie) --- Hugh of St-Cher --- 233.55 --- Academic collection --- 233.55 Eenheid van lichaam en ziel bij de mens --- Eenheid van lichaam en ziel bij de mens --- Philosophy, Medieval --- Scholasticism --- Mind and body --- Philosophie médiévale --- Scolastique --- Ame --- Esprit et corps --- Anthropology, Doctrinal --- Anthropology, Theological --- Body and soul (Theology) --- Doctrinal anthropology --- Humanity, Doctrine of --- Man, Doctrine of --- Mankind, Doctrine of --- Religion --- Body, Human --- Human beings --- Body image --- Human anatomy --- Human physiology --- Religious aspects&delete& --- Hugo, --- Hugo de Sancto Charo, --- Hugues, --- Saint-Cher, Hugh de, --- Ugo, --- Soul - Christianity --- Human body - Religious aspects - Christianity --- Hugh, - of Saint-Cher, Cardinal, - ca. 1200-1263