Introduction to Part VII
Lloyd P. Gerson
In the sixth century ce, Christian theology matured both in eastern and western parts of Empire. East, works unknown pseudonymously named Dionysius Areopagite aimed to transpose into a theological context systematic version Platonism found Proclus. West, three hypostases are transformed persons Trinity, gods become angels, salvation becomes resurrection rather than permanent separation from body. Boethius undertook re-evaluation ancient Greek philosophical tradition refined perspective. seems have clearly articulated vision what can cannot be accepted Platonic, Aristotelian, Stoic Academic sources. His most influential work, The Consolation Philosophy, acknowledges feasibility even perhaps inevitability philosophy. Writing Latin, provided bridge for renaissance thought West ninth century. Maximus Confessor further Christianized Pseudo-Dionysius. He wrote not only on narrowly problems, but full panoply ecclesiastical spiritual issues. idea philosophy as way life explicitly opposition ways recommended within comes fore Maximus. last philosopher treated this section, John Scotus Eriugena, brings us Carolingian Renaissance.
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