History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 265 - Time of the Signs - the Fourteenth Century
Nov 20, 2016
An exploration of philosophy in the 14th century, focusing on nominalism and voluntarism. The podcast discusses various philosophers and thinkers from the 14th century, the defense of moderate realism against nominalism, divisions in medieval scholasticism, and the increasing interest in vernacular language and voluntarism. Guest Tom Pink is announced for the next episode.
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14th Century's Lasting Importance
- The 14th century, often seen as a decline, actually shaped Renaissance and Reformation thought and continued scholastic developments.
- Key figures include William of Occam and many lesser-known scholastics who influenced later centuries.
Philosophy Beyond Universities
- The century saw both university scholasticism and important non-university writers like Dante and Chaucer.
- Mystics such as Mechthild, Eckhart, and Julian contributed to epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics.
Historical Turmoil Shapes Thought
- The century's turmoil (Black Death, famine, Little Ice Age) and political conflict shaped political and theological debates.
- Issues like church vs. state authority and papal weakness drove philosophical positions.