This year marks the 420th anniversary of Giordano Bruno’s death. As his burning at the stake is often mentioned more frequently than the significance of his philosophy, we consider it necessary to briefly outline the basic features of Giordano Bruno’s philosophical thought. Bruno expanded Copernicus’ heliocentric system to include the “infinity of the universe and … Read more
Part of a miniature depicting Boethius teaching. Medieval transcript of The Consolation of Philosophy. Boethius’ life Manlius Anicius Severinus Boethius, the last great philosopher of antiquity, born in 480 AD, will make it possible through his works for at least a part of ancient learning to be transmitted to the Middle Ages, which “officially” began … Read more
The divine truth lies beyond the reach of our understanding, we ourselves cannot attain it until it decides to reveal itself; for as Augustine says, it is that inner teacher without whom the external teacher strives futilely. Although the Middle Ages are described as a dark age, marked by a lack of universal orientation and … Read more
Philosophy and Religion Today, there is a deep divide between these two areas, and most people perceive them as opposing. Religion, according to general understanding, is associated with faith or blind belief, while philosophy is linked to reason. It seems that faith is contrary to reason. Can this opposition ever be reconciled? In its essence, … Read more
