Deus sine nomine: Dialectic as a Tool for the Christian Interpretation of Boethius’s Consolatio III, m. 9, by Adalbold of Utrecht
Marek Otisk
The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius was not only widely read during the Middle Ages, but it also frequently glossed, commented on, and discussed. ninth poem third book, which offers a Platonic image creation cosmos governance over it, had specific place in reception this Boethius’s work. Today we know numerous debates about possible interpretations its Christian understanding, dating back at least to 9th century. This paper deals with commentary on written Adalbold Utrecht († 1026). Attention is focused particular role dialectic selected passages Adalbold’s text inspirational sources his dialectical knowledge. Specifically, possibility definition or description God (Deus sine nomine), arguments explaining appropriateness inappropriateness conceptualizing as form highest good (forma summi boni).
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