Divine Energies and Divine Action: Exploring the Essence-Energies Distinction
essay-collection · First published 2023
Author guide
David Bradshaw Books in Order
David Bradshaw is a professor of philosophy at the University of Kentucky. His research examines ancient Greek philosophy, medieval philosophy, philosophy of religion, and the philosophical foundations of Eastern and Western Christian theology, with particular emphasis on Aristotle, divine energies, and the essence-energies distinction.
philosophyphilosophy of religionancient and medieval philosophyreligious studies
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Aristotle East and West: Metaphysics and the Division of Christendom
Bradshaw's foundational study and earliest authored book.
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Novels (1)
- Aristotle East and West: Metaphysics and the Division of Christendom
nonfiction · 2004
Essays and speeches (1)
- Divine Energies and Divine Action: Exploring the Essence-Energies Distinction
essay-collection · 2023
Frequently asked questions about David Bradshaw
Who is David Bradshaw, and what is he known for?
David Bradshaw is an American philosopher and professor at the University of Kentucky. He is known for research in ancient and medieval philosophy, philosophy of religion, and the interaction of philosophy and theology.
Where did David Bradshaw study?
He earned a B.S. in physics from Auburn University in 1982 and a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996.
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What are David Bradshaw’s main research interests?
His research examines how ancient Greek philosophy shaped medieval philosophy and religious thought, with particular attention to the philosophical roots of the division between Eastern and Western Christianity.
What intellectual traditions have influenced David Bradshaw’s work?
His work draws especially on Aristotle, ancient Greek philosophy, Eastern Christian thought, and the medieval Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. He studies how these traditions developed and diverged in their understandings of philosophy, theology, and divine activity.
What award did David Bradshaw receive?
Bradshaw received the 2004 Morris D. Forkosch Prize from the Journal of the History of Ideas for the best first book in intellectual history.
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