The Theory of Scientific Knowledge according to Marsilius of Inghen

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The Theory of Scientific Knowledge according to Marsilius of Inghen

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Francesco Fiorentino

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Vita e Pensiero

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10-2021

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10.26350/001050_000290

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0035-6247 (stampa) | 1827-7926 (digitale)

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The contribution proceeds to the second question of Marsilius of Inghen’s commentary on the Sentences, where science is depicted as a specific form of propositional knowledge, one which is consensual and can be proven. This definition of science makes use of the combination of two traditions; while both have their roots in Aristotelian thought, they aim to construct two different epistemological ideals, which are differentiated by the source of their evidence. Marsilius comes up against the problem of the lack of evidence for theological principles, a problem which can already be found in Aquinas’ theory of subalternation and Henry of Ghent’s theory of the lumen medium, both of which were rejected by Marsilius. Marsilius’ solution consists in the attempt to adapt the Aristotelian ideal of deductive science, which proceeds propter quid from principles to conclusions, to theology. This adaptation gives rise to an inductive science.