History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

HoP 289 - A Wing and a Prayer - Angels in Medieval Philosophy

Nov 19, 2017
Delve into medieval thought on angels, their incorporeal essence, and intellectual role. Explore contrasting perspectives by notable philosophers like Thomas Aquinas and Albert the Great. Uncover insights into angelic population and structure within the Celestial Hierarchy. Ponder the unique temporal duration of angels and their ethereal mode of knowledge sharing. Explore complex debates on angelic presence and spatial location in medieval philosophy.
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