Open AccessI Know You Above All; I Know You Not
Author(s) -
Ty Paul Monroe
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
forum philosophicum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2353-7043
pISSN - 1426-1898
DOI - 10.35765/forphil.2015.2002.13
Subject(s) - metaphysics , volition (linguistics) , doctrine , epistemology , philosophy , psychology , theology , linguistics
This essay considers distinct ways of understanding these complexities, specifically by reference to the anthropological and metaphysical thought of St. Maximus the Confessor. Maximus’ understanding of human knowledge and volition and desire are interpreted in light of his commitments concerning doctrine of God, read through his systematic correction of a broadly “Origenist” aversion to metaphysical motion.