Erigena

[ ih-rij-uh-nuh ]

/ ɪˈrɪdʒ ə nə /

noun

Jo·han·nes Sco·tus

[joh-han-eez skoh-tuh s, -han-is] /dʒoʊˈhæn iz ˈskoʊ təs, -ˈhæn ɪs/, a.d. c810–c877, Irish philosopher and theologian.

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Examples from the Web for erigena

At this same palace school half a century later the Irishman Scotus Erigena exhibited his learning, wit, and logical acumen.
An Introduction to the History of Science|Walter Libby
Two medallions of Alfred and Erigena ornament the outside of the Hall, so as to overlook the field of battle.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine--Vol. 54, No. 333, July 1843|Various
Erigena is the most interesting figure among the middle-age writers.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7|Various
Erigena in all probability never left France, and Haurau has advanced some reasons for fixing the date of his death about 877.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7|Various

In no sense whatever can it be affirmed that with Erigena philosophy is in the service of theology.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7|Various

British Dictionary definitions for erigena

Erigena

/ (ˌɛrɪˈdʒiːnə) /

noun

John Scotus. ?800–?877 ad, Irish Neo-Platonist philosopher

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