1517 – Quodlibetal Questions – Duns Scotus | Metaphysics vs Free Will, Philosophy

John Duns Scotus was the most important 13th-century philosophers whose works and thoughts greatly influenced Catholic doctrine. He developed a strong argument for the existence of god, but he argued against the Immaculate Conception of Mary.

In his book Quodilbetal Questions, Scotus gathers theological questions that address key issues in medieval philosophy and doctrine. Notable topics include the nature of free will, the relationship between intellect and choice, the independence of God, God’s moral authority, and even a section on how angels move.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Questiones quolibetales ex quattuor Snīa[rum] voluminib[us]
• Author(s): John Duns Scotus
• Contributor(s): Antonius de Fantis (Editor)
• Publisher: Papie, Impr. per Iacob de Burgofrancho
• Edition: 1517 edition.
• Binding: Full vellum
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Size:  6 in x 4.25 in (15 cm x 11 cm)
• Collation: 118 leaves, [1]
• Contents Include:
  • Questions on free will and necessity
  • Doctrine of libertas indifferentiae
  • Relationship between will and intellect
  • Theological questions on God and morality
  • Discussions on angels and divine nature
  • Angels’ omnipresence and movement characteristics
• Reference(s): USTC 827872

Condition:

Very Good. Full vellum binding remains tight and secure with gilt title retained on the spine. Corners and edges show minimal wear. Light staining present to page edges. Interior remains complete.

Why Collect This?

• Rare 16^th-century printing of Duns Scotus’s theological questions
• Covers key medieval philosophical and theological questions

Item Number: #50344