Byzantine Philosophy

Byzantine philosophy emerged during the Byzantine Empire (c. 330-1453 AD), where it blended Greek philosophical traditions, especially Neoplatonism, with Christian theology. Thinkers like John of Damascus and Pseudo-Dionysius explored concepts of the divine, ethics, and the nature of human existence, emphasizing the relationship between faith and reason. While often focused on defending Christian doctrine, Byzantine philosophy also engaged with ethics, political thought, and metaphysics. It shaped the intellectual landscape of the Byzantine Empire and influenced both Eastern Orthodox Christianity and later Western philosophical traditions.