What did Bertrand Russell referred to Eriugena as?
"The most astonishing person of the ninth century"
"The least known philosopher"
"The most radical thinker"
"The most disciplined scholar"
Answer
Bertrand Russell referred to Eriugena as "The most astonishing person of the ninth century" because he was a brilliant scholar and thinker who made significant contributions to the development of philosophy and theology. Eriugena was a polymath who was well-versed in a wide range of subjects, including philosophy, theology, science, and mathematics.
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