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HoP 358 - Of Two Minds - Pomponazzi and Nifo on the Intellect

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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The Path From Ignorance to Knowledge

If you haven't acquired universal knowledge in this life by becoming a philosopher or scientist, what will you think about after you die? Many philosophers at Padua and other Renaissance Aristothenians were keenly interested in the study of scientific method. Giacopo Zabarela agreed with Pompanazzi that the mind needs body for its operation because it always has to use images. How exactly do we go from experience of particular to universal understanding? To find out, I'll tell you to join me next time,. unless your name is Peter, in which case you'll do whatever your darn well please"

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