History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Medieval Philosophy scholars Jill Kraye and John Marenbon discuss the definition of medieval philosophy, historical periods and traditions within it, the impact of the Renaissance, the division between arts and theology faculties in medieval universities, and the importance of theological context in studying medieval philosophy.

Explore the remarkable thinker Eriugena and his masterpiece Periphyseon. Delve into the three opposite types and God's creation process. Examine the limitations of language in describing God and the problem of non-being. Discover Eriugena's radical metaphysics and the importance of anonymous medieval scholars.

Exploring the debate on free will and divine grace in medieval philosophy, including the controversial doctrine of double predestination and John Scotus Eriugena's critique of it.

Alcuin leads a resurgence of interest in philosophy and the liberal arts at the court of Charlemagne.

Peter launches the series of podcasts on philosophy in medieval Latin Christendom with a look ahead at what’s to come.

Anke von Kügelgen joins Peter to discuss developments over the last century or so, including attitudes towards past thinkers like Avicenna, Averroes and Ibn Taymiyya.

From Sabzawārī in the 19th century to Seyyed Hossein Nasr today, Iranian thinkers promote and respond to the thought of Mullā Ṣadrā.

Muḥammad 'Abdūh and Muḥammad Iqbāl challenge colonialism and the traditional religious scholars of Islam.

Fatema Mernissi and others challenge the long-standing (but not complete) exclusion of women from the intellectual traditions of Islam.

18th and 19th century intellectuals in India and the Ottoman empire, from Shāh Walī Allāh to the Young Turks, continue Islamic traditions and grapple with European science.