Medieval Christian Philosophy: BONAVENTURE.

A section from chapter 3 of the book "The Columbia History of Western Philosophy," edited by Richard H. Popkin is presented. It focuses the life and works of medieval philosopher John of Fidanza, also known as Bonaventure. He started his theological studies under Alexander of Hales and continued these studies under Odo Rigaud and William of Melitona until 1248. It discusses the areas of Bonaventure's thought which best provide a suitable key to the direction of his philosophy including his theory of knowledge.