Tag Archives: Platonism

Platonism and the Trinity: Hierarchy and Participation

Posted on 1 April 2020 by Fr Aidan Kimel

By Alexander Earl PLOTINIAN HIERARCHY To provide an initial sketch, Plotinus has three primary hypostases in his philosophical system: The One, Intellect (nous), and Soul (psyche). In brief, the soul, despite countless misconceptions, is not a foreign homunculus inhabiting a … Continue reading →

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Platonism and the Trinity

Posted on 29 March 2020 by Fr Aidan Kimel

By Alexander Earl That it is especially with the Platonists that we must carry on our disputations on matters of theology, their opinions being preferable to those of all other philosophers. —Augustine of Hippo1 Whether in education or previous adherence, … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Christian Platonism

Posted on 4 July 2018 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Alexander Earl “That it is especially with the Platonists that we must carry on our disputations on matters of theology, their opinions being preferable to those of all other philosophers.” ~ St Augustine of Hippo I. Introductions St Augustine … Continue reading →

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