Vorscholastik: The contribution of the Carolingian monk Paschasius Radbertus of Corbie (c. 790–860) to early medieval philosophy
Johann Beükes
This article reconsiders the historical–philosophical significance of monk and abbot Corbie Abbey (est. 657), Paschasius Radbertus (c. 790–860). Radbert is contextualised within cultural academic setting Carolingian period eighth ninth centuries while taking into account diverse scholarly accomplishments his contemporaries such as Alcuin York 740–804), Rabanus Maurus 780–856), Walafrid Strabo 809–849) John Scottus Eriugena (815–877). The characteristic absence contributions regarding in otherwise comprehensive introductions editorial works medieval philosophy subsequently surveyed. It shown that only a few introductory note contain references to Radbert, current specialised research also relatively limited. Reconsidering depictions several older commentaries, notably Martin Grabmann’s (1875–1949) Die Geschichte der Scholastischen Methode I ( 1957 ), it suggested Radbert’s philosophical importance could be traced Vorscholastik or earliest development scholasticism, presented extensive commentary Expositio Matheo Libri XII – without diminishing ecclesiastical weight dispute with Ratramnus (d.c. 868) their interpretation Eucharist similarly titled but disparate treatises De corpore et sanguine Domini , for which generally better known accordingly reflected studies early intellectual history. Contribution: contributes scholarship by reassessing influence Radbertus, based on most recent analyses modern receptions texts .
Theological Studies/Teologiese Studies