History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 270 - Render unto Caesar - Marsilius of Padua
Jan 29, 2017
This podcast explores the theories of Marsilius of Padua in his book Defender of the Peace, focusing on representative government, rights, ownership, and the challenges of implementing these concepts. It discusses the controversial ideas of Marcilius of Padua on secular rule, divine providence, critique of hereditary rule and church interference, and the distinction between 'use' and 'ownership'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Medieval Philosophers and the Legitimacy of Secular Rulership
02:40 • 3min
Divine Providence and Election of the Rightful Ruler
05:45 • 5min
Critique of Hereditary Rule and Church Interference
10:27 • 3min
Ownership Rights and the Distinction Between 'Use' and 'Ownership'
13:35 • 8min