History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Peter King, Catarina Dutilh Novaes, and Russ Friedman discuss their approaches to medieval philosophy, and its contemporary relevance.

Rachel Barney, Christof Rapp, and Mark Kalderon join Peter to discuss the importance of ancient philosophy for today's philosophers.

Bob Pasnau, a philosophy professor, discusses ideas about substance from Aquinas to Locke, Leibniz, and Descartes. They explore the continuity of scholasticism, the variety of interpretations within it, and the concept of substantial form. They also discuss the transition of substances, the survival of forms, and the 17th-century debates over substantial forms, including Descartes' dualism.

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Explore the groundbreaking philosophies of Ramon Lull and the forward-thinking ideals of Petrarch that laid the foundation for the Renaissance movement. Delve into complex combinatorial procedures generating philosophical questions and examine an intricate art system categorizing properties. Examine the themes of universal conversion and interreligious dialogue in Renaissance thought, contrasting viewpoints on achieving peace and critiquing Aristotle. Discover Petarca's influence on Renaissance humanism and philosophy through his literary tastes and championing of philology and eloquence.

Exploring the expansion of Scholasticism to new universities in Italy and greater Germany, the impact of influential figures like Peter of Abano and Paul of Venice, contrasting philosophical perspectives and debates in Europe, theological influences in Vienna and Prague, and the Prague Spring with Jan Hus's radical ideas and Czech nationalism.

Discover the controversial beliefs of John Wyclif, his influence on the Protestant Reformation, debates with contemporaries, and his unique views on theology, politics, transubstantiation, and human nature.

Explore the intellectual debates of the 14th century, including challenges to misogyny in literature and the theological contributions of Zhang Gao Song. Dive into the contrasting perspectives on church hierarchy and governance, as well as Jean Gerson's views on women, mysticism, and union with God.

Analyzing Chaucer's portrayal of marriage and sexuality, focusing on the Wife of Bath's speech. Delving into the nuanced relationships in The Canterbury Tales vs. 'Troilus and Criseyde'. Exploring the historical context of marriages and the significance of consent. Discussing the complexity of the Wife of Bath's character and ethical themes in Chaucer's works.

Medieval attitudes towards homosexuality, sex, and women in the Middle Ages are explored through the perspectives of various authors like Aquinas, Catherine of Siena, and Chaucer. Topics include the emergence of moral condemnation of homosexuality, the demand for celibacy, misogynistic beliefs about women, and Chaucer's depiction of gender and marriage in the Canterbury Tales.