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Philosophical Connections: Relational Ontology and the Modern Crisis

Dr. John Vervaeke

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Diverging Paths: Eastern vs Western Christianity

This chapter examines the theological and philosophical distinctions between Western Christianity and Eastern traditions, emphasizing the impact of Protestant individualism on Christian fragmentation. It critiques modern philosophical influences, particularly the shift from Neoplatonic relationality to Aristotelian substance ontology, exploring the implications for contemporary thought and religious understanding.

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