

HoP 217 - Andrew Arlig on Parts and Wholes
Mar 28, 2015
Andrew Arlig, a guest on medieval discussions of mereology, explores the complexities of structures and dependencies in the world. The podcast discusses medieval philosophers' perspectives on parts and wholes, the dependence on parts for existence, the application of parts and wholes in logic, the problem of universals, and the theological implications of parts and wholes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Medieval Philosophers on Parts and Wholes
02:41 • 9min
Exploring the Dependence on Parts and Wholes
11:30 • 2min
Parts and Wholes in Logic
13:41 • 9min
Exploring the Problem of Universals and Perspectives on Realism
22:28 • 2min
Exploring the Theological Implications of Parts and Wholes
24:58 • 4min