One man stands head and shoulders above his contemporary scholars: head and shoulders, some hold, above the Middle Ages: John Scotus Erigena.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One scholar stands above his contemporaries and possibly above the entire Middle Ages: John Scotus Erigena.
- In plain terms
- John Scotus Erigena is considered the greatest scholar of his time and era.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize exceptional intellectual achievement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a scholar great?
- How do we measure historical impact?
Another view
Claims of being above an entire age are subjective and debatable.
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Tabula tantum.
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