History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Roman law's influence on medieval law, diverse legal sources in Rome, scientific methodology, secular law vs canon law, Christian church's role, power of emperors in medieval law, self-governance for city republics, customs and statutes, portrayal of slaves and women in Roman legal literature

Gratian and Peter Lombard bring scholasticism to maturity, systematizing law and theology. Topics include the influence of Gracian's Decretum on legal education and philosophy, Peter Lombard's influential work on theology, the debate on the Incarnation, and the nature of charity.

Explore the clash between the Church and Empire, the emergence of secular political authority, and the works of John of Salisbury in early medieval political philosophy.

Andrew Arlig, a guest on medieval discussions of mereology, explores the complexities of structures and dependencies in the world. The podcast discusses medieval philosophers' perspectives on parts and wholes, the dependence on parts for existence, the application of parts and wholes in logic, the problem of universals, and the theological implications of parts and wholes.

Medieval philosopher Gilbert of Poitiers proposes a unique theory of individuation. The podcast explores the challenge of distinguishing individuals, different theories of individuation, and Gilbert's views on substances and dividuals, future properties, and the influence of his account in theological and political discussions.

The hosts of the History of the Crusades, History of Byzantium, and British History podcasts discuss the Crusades' concept and boundaries, the decline of the Crusader states, working with medieval sources, historical figures including Eleanor of Aquitaine and Emperor Frederick II, Christianity in the medieval period, the role of monks and nuns in medieval society, the story of Britain from ice ages to Charlemagne, and the challenges of studying the role of women in medieval British history.

Exploring the concept of the 'book of nature' and its importance in different historical periods. The influence of Arabic scientific literature on 12th-century readers. Applying natural philosophy to biblical interpretation and emphasizing observation. Allegorical interpretations of classical texts and the role of liberal arts in understanding nature.

Exploring the philosophers of the School of Chartres in the 12th century and their differing views; Bernard of Chartres' philosophy on platonic metaphysics and forms; the application of arithmetic to theology and the study of nature in philosophy; William's naturalist approach and his explorations of the physical universe.

Debate and denunciation of attempts to explain the Trinity in Abelard, Richard of St Victor, and Bernard of Clairvaux. Discussion on the role of philosophy in understanding the concept of one substance existing as three persons. Exploring the trial of Peter Abilard and its consequences. Bernard of Clairvaux's criticism of other orders and communities. Philosophical debate on the nature of the Trinity and rationalist approaches.

Hugh of Saint Victor and other scholars of the same abbey combine secular learning with spirituality.