Periphyseon on the Division of Nature - Paperback

Periphyseon on the Division of Nature

This scholarly edition presents Johannes Scotus Eriugena's seminal work on medieval philosophy and theology. Recognized as the most significant Irish intellectual of the early monastic period, Eriugena (c. 800-c. 877) stands as the outstanding philosopher of the Carolingian era and the entire period of Latin philosophy between Boethius and Anselm.

About the Philosopher

Johannes Scotus, who signed himself as "Eriugena" in one manuscript and was known to contemporaries as "the Irishman," produced philosophical works that shaped medieval intellectual thought. Since the seventeenth century, scholars have referred to him as John Scottus (or 'Scotus') Eriugena to distinguish him from the thirteenth-century philosopher John Duns Scotus.

Scholarly Translation

This translation is prepared by Myra Uhlfelder (Bryn Mawr PhD 1952), who taught classical and medieval Latin at Bryn Mawr College. Her expertise in classical languages ensures an accurate rendering of this complex philosophical text for contemporary readers and scholars.

Academic Significance

Periphyseon represents a cornerstone text in medieval philosophy, bridging early Christian thought with later scholastic traditions. This work explores fundamental questions about the division of nature, making it essential reading for students and researchers of medieval intellectual history, Carolingian philosophy, and early Irish scholarship.

Product Details

Published by Wipf & Stock Publishers in paperback format, this edition makes Eriugena's important philosophical contributions accessible to modern academic audiences. The text serves as a valuable resource for philosophy departments, medieval studies programs, and theological institutions.

Ideal for university libraries, graduate students, and scholars specializing in medieval philosophy, Latin philosophy, or the history of Christian thought during the Carolingian Renaissance.