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Monastic Philosophical Writings
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Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite
Mystical theology and apophaticism, introduction of the celestial hierarchy and ecclesiastical hierarchy.
Thomas Aquinas
Synthesis of Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology, contributions to natural theology, and formulation of the Five Ways argument for the existence of God.
Hildegard of Bingen
Contributions to mysticism, emphasis on the interconnectivity of the divine, nature, and humanity.
John Cassian
The convergence of Eastern monastic traditions with Western thought, writings on the 'Eight Vices', guidance in contemplative prayer.
The Philokalia
A collection of texts by various authors focusing on inner prayer, asceticism, and spiritual growth.
Saint Benedict of Nursia
The establishment of the Benedictine Rule, emphasis on moderation, obedience, and stability in monastic life.
The Rule of Saint Francis
Emphasis on poverty, simplicity, and brotherhood, a nature-centered spirituality, founding of the Franciscan Order.
Anselm of Canterbury
Philosophical argument for the existence of God through ontological reasoning, development of satisfaction theory of atonement.
Saint Augustine of Hippo
Integration of Christian theology with Platonic thought, development of doctrines of original sin and just war.
Bernard of Clairvaux
Advocacy of the Cistercian monastic reform, emphasis on personal piety and devotion to the Virgin Mary.
The Cloud of Unknowing
Advocacy of a mystical path towards God through introspection and the abandonment of all external realities.
Peter Abelard
Employed logic and dialectics in theology, author of 'Sic et Non', infamous for his affair with Héloïse.
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