History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
Summary: Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "without any gaps." The series looks at the ideas, lives and historical context of the major philosophers as well as the lesser-known figures of the tradition. www.historyofphilosophy.net
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Podcasts:
Ockham trims away the unnecessary entities posited by other scholastics.
Ockham trims away the unnecessary entities posited by other scholastics.
William of Ockham on freedom of action and freedom of thought.
William of Ockham on freedom of action and freedom of thought.
In his book Defender of the Peace, Marsilius of Padua develops new theories of representative government, rights, and ownership.
In his book Defender of the Peace, Marsilius of Padua develops new theories of representative government, rights, and ownership.
Peter muses on recent political events in light of the history of philosophy.
Peter muses on recent political events in light of the history of philosophy.
Giles of Rome and Dante on the rival claims of the church and secular rulers.
Giles of Rome and Dante on the rival claims of the church and secular rulers.
Italy’s greatest poet Dante Alighieri was also a philosopher, as we learn from his Convivio and of course the Divine Comedy.
Italy’s greatest poet Dante Alighieri was also a philosopher, as we learn from his Convivio and of course the Divine Comedy.
Marguerite Porete is put to death for her exploration of the love of God, The Mirror of Simple Souls.
Marguerite Porete is put to death for her exploration of the love of God, The Mirror of Simple Souls.
A conversation with Tom Pink about medieval theories of freedom and action.
