
HoP 241 - The Shadow Knows - Albert the Great’s Metaphysics
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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The Role of Causal Factors in Explaining the Existence of Created Things
Examining the role of causal factors in the formation of beings like giraffes and the limitations of these causes in explaining the sheer being of any created thing. Exploring the perspectives of natural philosopher Albert the Great and the theological focus on loving and enjoying God rather than just understanding Him as a cause.
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