Geistige und körperliche Arbeit im Mittelalter

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G. Mensching introduces the exploration of work from antiquity to the high Middle Ages, discussing various philosophical perspectives. T. Reichardt examines ancient philosophical positions on work, while V. Postel focuses on the views of Cassian of Marseille and Abelard. Mensching also addresses Bernard of Clairvaux's stance on Cistercian labor. The discourse continues with the mendicant orders, where M. L. Pulido analyzes mental and physical work in Franciscan thought, and H. Walther highlights the importance of labor among the brethren. C. Rode discusses the relationship between capital and labor in the context of Olivi. The second part of the mendicant orders includes J. Hackett's insights on Roger Bacon regarding military action and technology, and M. Städtler's reflection on productive activities in the thought of Thomas Aquinas. U. Kern explores the concepts of inner and outer work in Meister Eckhart's philosophy. The text then transitions to Judaism, Byzantium, and modernity, with G. Hasselhoff interpreting biblical texts on work across Christian and Jewish traditions. G. Kapriev delves into intellectual and physical labor in Byzantine monasticism, while R. Taylor discusses Averroes and the practical intellect. The concluding section features C. Meckseper on medieval construction work, H. Fischer on "Arebeit" in courtly literature, and H.-U. Wöhler examining labor division as a cultural phenomenon in late medieval theol