History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

HoP 210 - John Marenbon on Peter Abelard

Feb 8, 2015
John Marenbon discusses Peter Abelard's views on freedom, necessity, and God's omniscience. The implications of retroactive power and false beliefs are explored. The podcast also delves into God's decision-making process and the concept of acting without reason. The universal disdain for an argument, a viewpoint attributed to Abelard, is also discussed.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Abelard's Views on Freedom, Contingency, and Necessity
01:35 • 11min
3
Retroactive Power and False Beliefs
12:44 • 9min
4
God's Decision-Making Process and Acting without Reason
22:06 • 2min
5
The Universal Disdain for an Argument
23:50 • 4min