History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

HoP 208 - Get Thee to a Nunnery - Heloise and Abelard

Jan 25, 2015
Peter Abelard and Heloise prove themselves to be fascinating thinkers as well as star-crossed lovers. The podcast discusses their secret marriage, conflicts with theologians, influence of Abelard's teacher, negating propositions, their transition into monastic life, Hadoise's bold and unapologetic letters, and Peter Abilard's change in method and his triumphant anecdote.
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