History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
HoP 445 - Band of Brothers - the Jesuits
May 12, 2024
The podcast explores how Jesuits influenced philosophers like Descartes, Vico, and Foucault through their educational network. It discusses Ignatius Loyola's spiritual journey, Jesuit missions in different continents, embrace of the heliocentric theory, and development of casualistry and mental reservation for ethical dilemmas.
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- The Jesuits established over 800 educational institutions worldwide, shaping the education system and influencing philosophers like Descartes.
- Mental reservation, a concept by the Jesuits, showcased their philosophical depth in ethical reasoning.
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The Jesuits' Focus on Education and Intellectual Development
The foundational mission of the Jesuits was not initially focused on the creation of schools, but they soon established over 800 educational institutions worldwide, emphasizing learning. Descartes, along with other notable philosophers, attended Jesuit-run schools, such as the College of La Flèche, where he studied under Jesuit authors and Aristotelian commentators, influencing his philosophical development.
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