History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Aquinas' teachings on soul, knowledge, and human nature, his clash with the Latin Averroists, emergence as an influential thinker, rejection of multiple forms of the soul, importance of bodily resurrection, non-human animals' inability to think, importance of God in human knowledge.

An introduction to Thomas Aquinas, his views on faith and reason, his famous 'five ways' of proving God's existence, his life, achievements, and controversies, his integration of different perspectives in philosophy and theology, the services of philosophy to religion, and an analysis of Aquinas' arguments for the existence of God.

Therese Cory, a philosopher specialized in the thoughts of Albert the Great and Thomas Aquinas, discusses self-awareness in medieval philosophy. The podcast explores the concept of self-awareness and its challenges, including understanding motivations and emotions. It also delves into Augustine's perspective on the paradox of self-awareness and explores the origins of self-awareness in medieval philosophy. The podcast compares the ideas of Avicenna, Albert, and Aquinas on self-awareness and highlights the differences between Aquinas and Albert's views on super conscious self-awareness and empiricism.

The podcast discusses Albert the Great's metaphysics and his theory of being. It explores his interpretation of the Book of Causes and his belief that it was written by a Jewish author. The episode also examines the role of causal factors in explaining the existence of created things and the theological controversy surrounding seeing God in the afterlife. Lastly, it delves into Albert the Great's views on perceiving God and the concept of a 'light of glory'.

Explore the life and intellectual pursuits of Albert the Great, a philosopher with a close working relationship with Aristotle. Discover his interest in the animal world and his reputation as the Universal Doctor. Learn about his belief in astrological influences, deformed births, and shifting seas. Also, explore his theories on natural philosophy, including the formation of minerals and the magical beliefs surrounding them. Finally, dive into Albert the Great's contributions to zoology and his philosophical considerations of human nature, discussing his views on the soul, matter and form, the power of intellect, and God's role in creation.

Was medieval logic "formal"? Peter finds out from Catarina Dutilh Novaes.

Robert Kilwardby, infamous for banning certain philosophical ideas at Oxford, discusses his views on Augustine, Aristotle, and the application of Aristotelian science to grammar and logic. The podcast explores Coward B's contributions to logic and language, including his perspective on the existence of time and motion. It also delves into the distinct powers of the soul and the unity of the person.

Explore the overlooked contributions of women philosophers in the 13th century as Hadewijch and Mechthild of Magdeburg, two Beguine authors, deploy the tropes of courtly love in vernacular writings about their mystical experiences. Discover the impact of women writers in medieval philosophy, the controversial Beguine movement, and the theme of love in relation to their experiences with God.

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Exploring the tension between Franciscan poverty and institutionalization, the effectiveness of the vow of poverty, the Franciscans' understanding of poverty, and the significance of poverty in Franciscan life.