History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

How the language of thought relates to spoken and written language, according to William of Ockham.

Ockham trims away the unnecessary entities posited by other scholastics.

Explore William of Ockham's views on freedom of action and thought. Delve into the hierarchical nature of medieval society and the tensions surrounding dissent. Learn about Occam's career and political philosophy, including his daring ideas challenging Skodas and accusations of heresy. Discover Occam's views on ethics, the role of God's commands, individual reasoning, moral responsibility, political beliefs, and the concept of Occam's Razor.

This podcast explores the theories of Marsilius of Padua in his book Defender of the Peace, focusing on representative government, rights, ownership, and the challenges of implementing these concepts. It discusses the controversial ideas of Marcilius of Padua on secular rule, divine providence, critique of hereditary rule and church interference, and the distinction between 'use' and 'ownership'.

Exploring recent political events in the light of history of philosophy, the podcast discusses the effectiveness of democracy, Plato's views on democracy, the importance of experts in decision-making, and the tension between democracy and the role of experts. It also emphasizes the need for critical evaluation of expert opinions and open-mindedness in political leaders.

Examining the clash of power and authority between monarchs and the pope during medieval times, including the notion of divine right to rule and different perspectives on the relationship between secular rulers and the church. Exploring the relationship between church authority and temporal affairs, emphasizing the shared spiritual goal for all humankind. Examining the power and jurisdiction of the Pope in relation to secular kings, highlighting the Pope's ultimate authority and divine mandate. Contrasting perspectives on the role of secular and spiritual authority as discussed by Giles of Rome and Dante Arigari.

Italy's greatest poet Dante Alighieri discusses his love for Lady Philosophy, the harmonizing theme of the Circle of the Sun in Paradise, his views on Averaism and the unity of the intellect, and explores free will, Plato's ideas, and political philosophy in his works 'Purgatorio' and 'Paradiso'.

Marguerite Porete, a medieval thinker, is executed for exploring the love of God. Her controversial ideas were disseminated widely and influenced other women mystics. Her book, 'The Mirror of Simple Souls,' critiques reason and promotes love and faith as guides. She discusses virtues, their role in spiritual transcendence, and the idea of transcending virtues. Marguerite explores the concept of the annihilated soul, the extinction of desire, and the paradox of the soul. The podcast also touches on the use of vernacular language in Dante Aligieri's Divine Comedy.

Tom Pink discusses medieval theories of freedom and action, including the concepts of intellectualism and voluntarism. The podcast explores the connection between the will and reason, the influence of judgment on choices, and the relationship between freedom and the reasoning process.

An exploration of philosophy in the 14th century, focusing on nominalism and voluntarism. The podcast discusses various philosophers and thinkers from the 14th century, the defense of moderate realism against nominalism, divisions in medieval scholasticism, and the increasing interest in vernacular language and voluntarism. Guest Tom Pink is announced for the next episode.