In this second volume of his monumental work, Frederick Copleston masterfully navigates the rich intellectual landscape of medieval philosophy. The journey begins with the towering figure of Saint Augustine, exploring his profound synthesis of Christian faith and Platonic thought. Copleston then charts the course of scholasticism, examining the crucial contributions of thinkers like Anselm, and the vital influence of Islamic and Jewish philosophers in preserving and reintroducing Aristotelian logic. The narrative culminates in the High Scholastic period, offering a detailed analysis of the grand philosophical systems of Thomas Aquinas and the subtle, critical arguments of Duns Scotus, providing an essential foundation for understanding Western thought.