Nicolas Cusa

Nicolas Cusa (1401–1464) was a German philosopher, theologian, and mathematician who explored the nature of knowledge and the universe. He believed that human understanding is limited and that God, as the ultimate reality, is infinite and beyond complete comprehension. Cusa proposed that the universe reflects this infinite divine, with knowledge constantly expanding through mystical insight. His ideas challenged traditional views, emphasizing humility in human knowledge and the interconnectedness of all things. Cusa's work laid important groundwork for later philosophical and scientific thought, highlighting the relationship between faith, reason, and the infinite nature of existence.