History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 269 - Our Power is Real - The Clash of Church and State
Jan 15, 2017
Examining the clash of power and authority between monarchs and the pope during medieval times, including the notion of divine right to rule and different perspectives on the relationship between secular rulers and the church. Exploring the relationship between church authority and temporal affairs, emphasizing the shared spiritual goal for all humankind. Examining the power and jurisdiction of the Pope in relation to secular kings, highlighting the Pope's ultimate authority and divine mandate. Contrasting perspectives on the role of secular and spiritual authority as discussed by Giles of Rome and Dante Arigari.
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Papal Claims Meet Royal Force
- Pope Boniface VIII claimed papal supremacy and issued bulls commanding kings to submit.
- Philip IV responded that "your power is verbal, ours however, is real," and had Boniface arrested.
Divine Right As A Counterclaim
- Medieval rulers argued royal authority came directly from God, not the pope.
- This 'divine right' partly arose to resist papal claims over temporal power.
Separate Spheres With Mutual Checks
- John of Paris defended separate origins and spheres for pope and king from God.
- He nonetheless allowed mutual correction, so each could check the other's abuses.