Nicholas of Cusa's on Learned Ignorance : A Commentary on de Docta Ignorantia.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harries, Karsten.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophy, Medieval.

Faith and reason.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (501 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D. C. : Catholic University of America Press, 2024.

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive commentary on Nicholas of Cusa's 'On Learned Ignorance,' exploring the philosophical and theological ideas presented by Cusanus. It delves into his concept of learned ignorance, the coincidence of opposites, and the application of mathematics to divine truths. The work highlights Cusanus's attempts to reconcile faith and reason, emphasizing his commitment to understanding the divine and the limits of human knowledge. The commentary is aimed at scholars of philosophy and theology and those interested in the historical development of these disciplines. It seeks to offer insights into Cusanus's influence on modern philosophy and science, presenting him as a precursor to modern philosophical thought. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

List of Abbreviations

Introduction

On Learned Ignorance

Book One

Prologue

I. Learned Ignorance

II. The Coincidence of Opposites

III. The Trinity

IV. The Power of Mathematics

V. Excursus: Mathematics and the Study of Nature

VI. Naming God

Book Two

I. The Universe

II. The Trinity of the Universe

III. The Condition of the Earth

Book Three

I. The Need for Christ

II. Excursus: Is There a Measure on Earth?

III. Christ's Birth, Death, and Resurrection

IV. Death, Damnation, and the Church

Concluding Personal Postscript

Bibliography

Index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Harries, Karsten Nicholas of Cusa's on Learned Ignorance

ISBN:

9780813238333

OCLC:

1437526270