History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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.

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.