History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 199 - Much Ado About Nothing - Eriugena's Periphyseon
Nov 22, 2014
Explore the remarkable thinker Eriugena and his masterpiece Periphyseon. Delve into the three opposite types and God's creation process. Examine the limitations of language in describing God and the problem of non-being. Discover Eriugena's radical metaphysics and the importance of anonymous medieval scholars.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Eriugena's Periphyseon - A Dialogue on Nature and Innovative Teachings
02:35 • 3min
God, Non-Divine Things, and Primordial Causes
05:07 • 9min
The Limitations of Language and the Problem of Non-Being
13:43 • 7min
Eriugena's metaphysical scheme and the importance of anonymous medieval scholars
20:22 • 2min