Das Werk des Johannes Scottus Eriugena im Rahmen des Wissenschaftsverständnisses seiner Zeit. Eine Hinführung zu Periphyseon (review)
Paul Edward Dutton
BOOK REVIEWS 253 modal theory were right, his critique of it would be to the point. But Hartmann's interpretation is often wrong, in part because relies on a too narrow selection texts, real ambiguities and imperfections Aristotle's texts. Seel offers reader own translations crucial passages from Greek, although disagreements with modern interpreters do not hinge point translation as such but sentences resolution . His style dogmatic. In fact, he may perhaps start paragraphs locutions "If my contention correct..., .... Should this granted " so on. However, does this, realizing that one could try resolve genuine aporiai within Aristotelian corpus different ways. only claims have proved "compatible wording texts plausible systematic view" (xvi; cf. also 132). opinion fully achieved limited task. IVAN BOH The Ohio State University Gangolf Schrimpf. Das Werk des Johannes Scottus Eriugena im Rahmen Wissenschaftsversti ~ndnisses seiner Zeit. Eine Hinfi~hrung zu Periphyseon. Beitr~ge zur Geschichte der Philosophie und Theologie Mittelalters, Neue Folge, Band 23. M~nster: Aschendorff, 1982. Pp. viii + 3o5 9~ DM. Eriugena, called John Scot, doubtless most popular philosophical figure early Middle Ages. Within last fifteen years alone, Society for Promotion Eriugenian Studies has been founded four international colloquia held. New editions Eriugena's major works appeared same period. turning critical awareness 's important place history medieval thought was appearance 1933 Ma'ieul Cappuyns's Jean Scot l~rig~ne. Sa vie, son oeuvre, sa pens~e (LouvainParis ; rpt. Brussels, 1965). nineteenth twentieth centuries viewed rather romantic light: living second half ninth century, A.D., at time when Carolingian empire seemed crumbling, seen shining meteor illuminating evening sky barbaric time. He lonely genius who managed, despite isolation lack equals, rise above dreariness epoch by brilliance intellect. fifty years, since work, predominant theme scholarship undo picture attempting context understand product and, indeed, pinnacle history. Schrimpf's study well represent emphatic form thesis. argues master Periphyseon, manual Christian wisdom, conceived educational reforms designed present approach truth Sacred Scripture For Schrimpf, progresses along discernible path. 254 JOURNAL OF THE HISTORY PHILOSOPHY work De nuptiis Martianus Capella, which Schrimpf see formative influence Irish philosopher discovered importance seven liberal arts, concern ties movement colony located Laon. Moreover, Martianus's found those logical principles employ controversial Liber de diuina praedestinatione. According attempted Periphyseon capture understanding world through bold analysis Scripture, particularly treatment Genesis ~-3 books five. believes desire kind philosophically based Biblical exegesis key whole. points dialectical structure proof work's context. career is, thus, directed towards answering Carolingian...
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