History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
HoP 448 - Secondary Schools - Iberian Scholasticism
Jun 23, 2024
Explore the School of Salamanca founded by Francisco Vitoria and the intellectual legacy it left behind. Learn about the Iberian Scholastic thinkers such as Francisco Suarez and their unique perspectives on universals, individuation, and knowledge. Dive into the influence of Scholastic ideas spreading beyond Europe to places like Asia with figures like Matteo Ricci.
20:01
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The Quimbra Commentaries enhanced early modern philosophy by publishing extensive texts on Aristotle, promoting a humanist approach.
- Iberian scholastics like Francisco Suarez revolutionized scholasticism by proposing an individual-centered approach to universals.
Deep dives
The Quimbra Commentaries
The Quimbra Commentaries, a significant publishing venture of early modern philosophy, created in the 16th century by Jesuit Geronimo Nadal, relieved students from taking notes by providing extensive texts covering works of Aristotle. Published in eight volumes from 1592 to 1606, the commentaries focused on Aristotle's writings and adopted a humanist approach, addressing philological questions alongside the original Greek text.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
