History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Giorgio Pini, expert in Duns Scotus' epistemology, discusses Aquinas' concept of knowledge, Skodos' argument against skeptics, the theory of the University of Being, and the influence of Scotus on early modern thinkers.

Scotus explains the existence of universal natures and their implications. He proposes a moderate view between realism and nominalism. Scotus presents arguments for the reality of shared natures and addresses the problem of individuality. He explores his theory on individuation and a principle known as hexaity. Scotus argues for intuitive cognition and its impact on 14th-century philosophy.

Exploring the complex topic of morality and righteousness in extreme circumstances through the case of Abraham and Isaac. Examining Scotus' perspectives on divine command theory and his distinction between absolute and ordained power of God. Discussing Scotus's radical rethinking of natural law and the moral order, and contrasting his views on ethics with Aristotle's.

Explore Scotus's novel theory of free will, the importance of alternative possibilities in decision-making, and his rethinking of notions of necessity and possibility. Delve into the concept of freedom, open alternatives, and necessary actions. Learn about Scotus's life, works, and evolving thoughts on freedom and the will. Discover Scotus's theory on the distinction between rational and natural powers and his rejection of contingent things as occasional events. Explore Scotus's conception of possibility, God's creative power, and the question of God's obligation in making the world.

The podcast explores the debate surrounding the interpretation of 'being' in 13th-century philosophy. It discusses Avicenna's essence-existence distinction and its adoption by theologians like Aquinas. Language in theology and the analogy used to describe God and creatures are also explored. The chapter discusses the ideas of applying terms to God and the essence-existence distinction. Finally, Henry of Ghent's beliefs on being are examined, including the analogy between God and creatures and the distinction between essence and existence.

Medieval philosophers explored the complexities of the Trinity, discussing sameness without identity and using analogies to explain the divine essence. They analyzed the rationality and mystery of the Trinity, debated the role of reason and revelation, and examined SCOTUS' controversial views on the divine essence and personal properties.

Exploring the challenges of rationalizing Christian doctrines, this engaging podcast delves into the Trinity and Eucharist as examples. Medieval thinkers and their approaches to these concepts are discussed, as well as the concept of formal distinction and debates regarding the nature of Eucharistic change. Aquinas' concept of accidents and the limits of human reason are also explored.

Martin Pickavé discusses voluntarism in Henry of Ghent, exploring different views on free will, the relationship between intellect and will, choosing between reasons, and the role of the will in decision making. The influence of Henry and Scottish philosophers in volunteerism and late 13th-century philosophical debates is also examined.

Explore the influential proposals of Henry of Ghent in the late 13th century, his stance on the relationship between theology and philosophy, the concept of proximate and ultimate causes, the role of certainty in religious truths, the placement of theology within a system, and Henry's view on the moral permissibility of self-preservation.

Medieval art expert Andreas Speer discusses the contexts of medieval art objects, including their original performative and interactive settings. The podcast explores the changes in art during the Renaissance and the relationship between creation and handmade artwork in the Middle Ages. Speer reflects on medieval aesthetics and its impact on contemporary art, emphasizing the importance of broadening perspectives when studying medieval aesthetics.