History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Exploring the courtly love poetry of Guillaume de Lorris and the philosophical ideas of Jean de Meun. An examination of 'The Romance of the Rose' and its entertaining nature. Exploring conflicting viewpoints on love expressed by different characters in the poem. Examining the lover's objection to reason's speech and uncovering the deeper meaning of the myth. Discussing the influence of philosophy on medieval literature.

Explore the historical development of grammar in the medieval education system and the challenges faced by grammarians. Discover the modists, a group of thinkers who believed in the universality of grammar and its relationship to our ways of thinking. Delve into the concept of multiple modes of being in language and their significance. Learn about Radolfis's moderate realism and its connection to language, concept, and reality.

Medieval philosophers explore the eternity of the universe and its implications for philosophy and Christian doctrine. The debate surrounding the eternity of the world and the existence of God is examined, along with views from Aristotle to Avicenna. The argument of Arasottal and the possibility of spontaneous generation are explored. Henry and Aquinas discuss their contrasting views on the eternity of the universe. Albert and Aquinas discuss the eternity of the heavens and the concept of true eternity.

Exploring the concept of double truth in Latin Averroism. The Averroists' belief in a single shared intellect among humans and Aquinas's critique of this theory. The relationship between philosophy, theology, and faith according to C.J. and Boethius of Dacia. The conflict between reason and faith in the medieval university and how Aquinas integrates theology into an Aristotelian framework.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of studying the history of philosophy and its impact on understanding philosophical concepts. They explore the influence of religious beliefs on philosophy throughout history and highlight underrated animals in the field. The podcast also dives into analyzing Buster Keaton films in relation to modernity and examining Plato's theory of forms. Other topics include medieval philosophy, lost works, and the contrasting perspectives of Plato and Aristotle on the nature of the human person.

This podcast discusses the condemnations at Paris in the 1260s, exploring the clash between theologians and philosophers, the condemnation of certain propositions, the differing viewpoints on the nature of angels, and the unintended consequences of the condemnations on the rise of modern science.

Aquinas' relationship to Aristotle and his theory of knowledge, his interpretation of Aristotle's empiricist view, the process of abstracting universal concepts, Aquinas' views on demonstration and knowledge, theology as a science

Medieval just war theory and its justification of violence. The role of the Pope in declaring war. Aquinas' three criteria for justified wars. Aquinas' doctrine of double effect in self-defense.

Explore the impact of Magna Carta on due process and medieval views of kings as the source of law. Investigate the development and interpretation of law in medieval times, including the authority of the prince and the power of the pope. Dive into Aquinas' treatment of law, discussing natural law, divine law, and human law. Delve into changing laws, true rulers, and Aquinas' views on politics and natural law. Examine the concept of natural law and the medieval perspective on violence and warfare.

Exploring the beliefs of medieval thinkers on pagan virtue, the role of God in achieving virtue, the scholastic position on virtue acquisition, Albert the Great's theory of virtue and happiness, and Aquinas' perspective on natural virtue and divine infusion.