The London Lyceum

Scotus, Nominalism, Univocity, and Voluntarism with Richard Cross

Aug 9, 2023
Richard Cross, a scholar of Scotus and Reformed theology, discusses topics like univocity, voluntarism, and nominalism. The podcast explores the narratives of Aquinas, Scotus, and the Reformed reception. It also delves into shared areas of theology and metaphysics, as well as divergences. Misconceptions about Scotus, confusion among the Protestant Reformers, and the compatibility of free will and predestination are also discussed.
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Independent Concepts

  • Univocity, voluntarism, and nominalism are independent concepts.
  • Don't assume they always appear together.
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Univocity Explained

  • Univocity is a linguistic theory, not a metaphysical one.
  • It states that some terms mean the same thing when applied to different things.
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Univocity in Theology

  • Scotus believed univocity was crucial for theology as a science, enabling deductive reasoning.
  • Others argue analogy offers a better approach.
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