Jonathan Greig on the East Roman Proclus Reception, Sixth to Fifteenth Centuries

Jonathan Greig, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Leuven and an expert on Proclus in East Rome, dives into the fascinating reception of Proclus' philosophy from the 6th to the 15th centuries. He discusses the dynamic interplay between pagan and Christian thought, focusing on key figures like Maximus the Confessor and Gregory Palamas. The conversation highlights theological controversies, including the hesychastic debates, and how Proclus' ideas were reinterpreted across centuries, leaving a lasting impact on Byzantine intellectual life.