Introduction to the Problem of Individuation in the Early Middle Ages

The book begins with a systematic chapter on the problem of individuation. Chapter 2 discusses Boethius and the metaphysical and logical approaches to the problem he initiates. Chapter 3 deals with the metaphysical views of Thierry of Chartres, Gilbert of Potiers and others. Chapter 4 takes up the logical view of Peter Abailard. The last chapter summarizes the book's findings