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Yes, Duns Scotus and Sri Aurobindo can be compared, but as figures from vastly different philosophical and spiritual traditions with distinct approaches. Both developed complex philosophical systems, but Scotus is a medieval Christian scholastic, while Aurobindo is a modern Indian philosopher and yogi. A comparison can be made by examining their distinct concepts of God, their methods of reasoning, and their ultimate goals.
Comparison points
| Feature | Duns Scotus | Sri Aurobindo |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophical tradition | Medieval Christian Scholasticism | Modern Indian philosophy and spirituality |
| Focus on God | Focuses on Scotus's proof for God's existence through concepts like first cause and triple primacy. | Focuses on the concept of the Supreme Being and its immanence and transcendence. |
| Method of reasoning | Rational, logical deduction based on Aristotelian principles. | Intuitive and spiritual, incorporating both intellectual and spiritual methods to understand reality. |
| Goal | To establish God's existence and understand God's attributes through a rational, logical system. | To achieve the evolution of human consciousness into a divine consciousness through a process of "integral yoga". |
| Key works | Ordinatio | The Life Divine, Savitri |
Similarities
- Both were influential thinkers who developed comprehensive philosophical systems that addressed the nature of reality and the divine.
- Both were interested in the connection between the human and the divine, though their approaches were radically different.
- Both were interested in the concept of a "first cause" or ultimate source of existence, though Scotus's focus was on logical proof while Aurobindo's was on spiritual realization.
Differences
- Tradition: Scotus was a European medieval philosopher whose work was based in Christian theology, whereas Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist who developed a unique synthesis of Eastern and Western thought.
- Method: Scotus used strict scholastic logic, while Aurobindo's method was more experiential and spiritual, relying on intuition and yogic practices as much as on reason.
- Goal: Scotus's goal was to prove God's existence and nature through reason. Aurobindo's goal was to achieve a "divine" transformation of human nature and the world itself.
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