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Selected aspects of Nicholas of Cusa's cosmology and anthropology
Miencil, Petr ; Veverková, Kamila (advisor) ; Dolista, Josef (referee)
Selected aspects of Nicholas of Cusa's cosmology and anthropology This thesis targets selected topics of theology of creation and of man, that is, theological cosmology and anthropology in the work of a Renaissance philosopher, theologian, mathematician and scientist Nicholas of Cusa. I shall first introduce Cusanus' curriculum vitae, it's historical context and basic characteristics of theological anthropology in the work of Cusanus. After this, I shall present in greater detail selected topics of his mathematical theology, including historical context of this specific discourse on God, world and man using language of mathematics. This includes mathematical description of both created world and of theological reality, e.g. God's transcendence and immanence, the place of man in the universe, or the role of universe which has a mediating role between God and man in the works of Cusanus. Mathematical language used by Cusanus is part of a wide stream of Neoplatonist philosophical and theological tradition. Cusanus is inspired not only by pre-Christian philosophical traditions (Pythagorean school, Plotinus' concept of One), but also by Greek patristic writers like Gregory of Nyssa, Maximus the Confessor, Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite. In his concept of "great conjecture" Cusanus presents a model of...
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The Image of the Church in Bohemia during the Reign of Charles IV.
Prokopová, Marie ; Veverková, Kamila (advisor) ; Lášek, Jan Blahoslav (referee)
Diploma thesis " The image of the church in Bohemia during the reign of Charles IV." deals with state of the Czech church in the late Middle Ages during the reign of Charles IV. The aim is to outline the image of the Church before the advent of Charles IV. to the Czech throne and especially to capture the state during his reign. The first part deals with the description of the situation in the church before the beginning of the reign of Charles IV. in Bohemia. It also includes the biography of the last bishop of Prague, John IV. of Dražice, but also efforts and attempts at the creation of the Prague archbishopric in the country. A special chapter deals with a biography of Charles IV. and his achievements especially in the role of the Czech and Roman king and emperor. The third chapter is dedicated to the main theme of the work, and that is the state of the Czech Church in Bohemia, the Prague Archbishopric and other religious institutions in the Czech kingdom. Part of the chapter is devoted to the first archbishop of Prague, Arnošt of Pardubice and his relationship and cooperation with Charles IV. The last part deals with the spiritual heritage, which Charles IV. left after his death, and which still exists.
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Portrait of Charlemagne and reflection of his time
Weissová, Karolína ; Veverková, Kamila (advisor) ; Lášek, Jan Blahoslav (referee)
The new era begins for the civilized world in the 8th century. This empire gains its importance thanks to Frankish kings. It is because of its size and also because of the effort to spread Christianity which led to increasing education. At the beginning there is a significant different between failing Merovingian dynasty and quickly increasing Carolingian dynasty on the other side. In this moment we can see the government of incompetent and lazy kings and on the other side the new charismatic persons who are interested in inside politics of empire and its protection. Charles Martel and his son Pepin the Short are one of those persons. One distinct feature of the reign of Charlemagne is the connection of rising legacy of ancient culture and Christianity. The perfect example of educated man of this time is Einhart who was really knowledgeable of the ancient world but he was also a significant Christian scholar. We can find signs of real culture life, art, language and literature of the time in his work. That is just one reason why his work is invaluable. His record of Charlemagne life from his close proximity is helping us to see the overall picture of this time. Charlemagne's reign had an influence on the whole Europe. Huge territory of Europe was unified during his time. He quickly conquered...
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