Ordo sapientiae: Philosophy according to the Epitome Dindimi in philosophiam of Hugh of St. Victor Cover Image

Ordo sapientiae: Filosofie podle Epitome Dindimi in philosophiam Huga ze sv. Viktora v kontextu Didascaliconu
Ordo sapientiae: Philosophy according to the Epitome Dindimi in philosophiam of Hugh of St. Victor

Author(s): Lucie Rathouzská
Subject(s): Philosophy, Theology and Religion
Published by: Vydavateľstvo Minor, Kapucíni na Slovensku
Keywords: Hugh of St. Victor;ordo samientiae;medieval philosophy; Epitome Dindini in philosophiam

Summary/Abstract: The paper examines the lesser-known treatise Epitome Dindimi in philosophiam by Hugh of Saint Victor. Composed in the form of an ancient-style dialogue, the work presents a pedagogical exchange between teacher and student intended to provide a systematic overview of philosophy, to prepare students for the study of its individual disciplines, and to guide their progression toward advanced theological study. The dialogue explores key ontological and epistemological issues, the division of philosophy, and the proper subject matter and sequence of the philosophical sciences. In doing so, it unfolds the internal order of philosophy—both as a hierarchical structure of the disciplines and as a pedagogical path by which the soul ascends toward wisdom and the knowledge of truth.

  • Issue Year: 11/2026
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 34-65
  • Page Count: 31
  • Language: Czech
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