Eriugena: Medieval Irish Philosopher, Poet, and Translator

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The story of Iohannes Scottus Eriugena (c. 800-870), Ireland’s greatest philosopher, is told here for the newcomer. Educated in Ireland, Eriugena emigrated to France where he became a close friend of the Emperor, Charles the Bald, serving him as court poet and master of the palace school. He also became a trans lator and admirer of the theology of the Greek Church, leading eventually to his condemna tion as a heretic. In recent times, however, he has become one of the most studied of all mediaeval intellectuals. A great book for two reasons, the clear account of Eriugena’s philosophy and theology, and the fine prose style, particularly in the translations of Eriugena’s own words. –Donnchadh O Corrain