History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 104 - Let's Talk Turkey - the Cappadocians
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Makrina's Formative Influence
- Makrina, the eldest sibling, shaped her brothers' religious and philosophical lives and acted as a Christian Socrates on her deathbed.
- Gregory portrays her debating stoicism, epicureanism, and medical theory while guiding Basil and Gregory toward faith.
Basil Recruits Philosophical Allies
- Basil became Bishop of Caesarea and recruited his brother Gregory of Nyssa and friend Gregory of Nazianzus for doctrinal battles and pastoral duties.
- Gregory of Nazianzus, though preferring retreat, delivered many orations and even survived near assassination while defending orthodoxy.
Philosophy Meets Charity
- Gregory uses rhetorical training and philosophical language to urge care for lepers and the poor, blending Stoic themes with Christian charity.
- He elevates love above faith and hope and makes aiding the poor the purest expression of Christian virtue.