History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 283 - Jack Zupko on John Buridan
Jul 30, 2017
Peter interviews Jack Zupko about John Buridan, a secular philosopher known for his parsimonious approach. They discuss Buridan's quest for certain knowledge, his unique methodology, and his views on subjects, predicates, and common natures. They also delve into the controversy surrounding the nature of the soul and explore Buridan's theory of impetus in physics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
John Buridan's Quest for Certain Knowledge
05:02 • 11min
Exploring the Inherence Position and the New Logic View of Predication
15:59 • 2min
John Buridan's Philosophical Outlook
17:48 • 4min
The Soul: Material or Immaterial?
22:05 • 5min
John Buridan's Theory of Impetus and its Application
26:44 • 5min