History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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.

Medieval ideas about what animals do and do not have in common with humans, and how we should treat them.

Peter Olivi, a philosopher who proposes that awareness occurs not through passively being affected by things, but by actively paying attention to them. Topics include: the concept of attention, the life and teachings of Peter Olivi, the nature of the soul and its relationship with the body, Olivi's criticism of the intellectualist explanation of choice and his concept of the higher soul, Olivi's theory of perception and the active role of the soul.

Bonaventure's contrasting approach to Aquinas in 13th century scholasticism, focusing on divine illumination. The lights of arts, sensation, and philosophy and their compatibility with theology. Bonaventure's views on philosophy, divine exemplars, and the necessity of divine illumination for certain knowledge. The contemplative nature of Bonaventure's work and the importance of philosophy in understanding the divine.

Professor Charles Burnett discusses the role of magic in medieval intellectual life, exploring topics such as the nature of spirits, the connection between magic, astrology, and alchemy, the nature of Arabic-Latin translation texts, the power of words and language in invoking spirits, and the historical attitudes towards magic from condemnation to resurfacing.

Guest Roger Bacon, a scientist, discusses the power of science and his theory of species in explaining light and vision. The podcast explores Bacon's intellectual project, his theories on equivocation and language, his concept of species, and his empirical approach to vision, astrology, and alchemy.