Birthdate: 0490 AD
Birthplace: Alexandria, Egypt
Died: 0570 AD
John Philoponus, a Byzantine Greek scholar, is recognized for his innovative ideas and provocative writings. He departed from the Aristotelian-Neoplatonic school of thought, promoting empiricism in the natural sciences and introducing a theory of impetus similar to inertia. He later ventured into Christian apologetics, challenging the concept of the world’s eternity and facing accusations of heresy. Nonetheless, his works were widely disseminated through translations in medieval Europe and the Arabic scholarly community, shaping the views of prominent figures in Christian and Islamic philosophy.
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