History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Abelard and other logicians of the 12th century argue over the status of universals: are they words or things?

Anselm expert Eileen Sweeney discusses his approach to philosophy and the devotional aspect of his works.

The most famous argument in medieval philosophy is Anselm's proof of God's existence. But how is it supposed to work?

Anselm offers more than his famous ontological argument, including a subtle account of human freedom.

Peter Damian takes up a question with surprising philosophical implications: can God restore virginity to a woman who has lost it?

Little-known authors prepare the way for scholasticism with glosses on logic, metaphysical debate, and a poem about a cat.

Stephen Gersh (who was Peter's doctoral advisor!) joins him to discuss the sources and influence of Platonism in the Middle Ages.

We celebrate reaching episode 200 with a special double interview on the problem of defining medieval philosophy.

Eriugena delves into the Greek tradition to produce his masterpiece of metaphysics and theology, the Periphyseon.

John Scotus Eriugena debates free will with his rival Gottschalk, arguing that God predestines the saved but not the damned.

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.