History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 101 - Father Figures - Introduction to Ancient Christian Philosophy
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Nov 4, 2012 AI Snips
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Memorable Dates Aid Memory
- Peter Adelson says memorable dates help him remember history.
- He gives Al-Hazali's death in 1111 as an example.
Slow Start, Massive Long-Term Impact
- Peter Adelson notes Christianity's long-term impact on philosophy.
- He says its effect eventually outstripped any other single historical event.
Fathers Steeped In Hellenic Learning
- Peter Adelson highlights that Church Fathers knew Plato, Aristotle, and Stoic teachings.
- He points out Latin writers also engaged Cicero and Lucretius.