History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Medieval thinkers explore Aristotle's views on motion, time, infinity, and space. They challenge ancient philosophers' understanding of the cosmos and analyze alternative explanations for projectile motion. The nature of time and its connection to motion are also discussed. The treatment of infinity in Aristotle's physics and the problems with defining place are explored, along with the religious implications of Aristotelian ideas.

Exploring the advances in logic during the thirteenth century by terminist logicians. The use of predicates, the copula, and non-categorical terms in medieval logic. The complexities of necessary truths and the meaning of terms. The concept of supposition in thirteenth-century logic and its influence on medieval philosophy.

This podcast explores the effects of monastic and university culture on medieval philosophy, including the curriculum in the monastic tradition, the framing of Anselm's works and the role of reason, the recovery of Aristotle's works in the Latin West, intellectual authorities and their religious beliefs in the 13th century onwards, and opportunities for women and the pedagogy of mystical theology in the Middle Ages.

Explore the rise of medieval universities and their impact on education today. Learn about the unruly behavior and power dynamics of students, and the various modes of teaching at these universities. Delve into the structure and content of medieval philosophy, including debates over teaching Aristotle's works and tensions between arts masters and theologians.

Translation into Latin of Greek and Arabic sources revolutionizes medieval philosophy, shaping the world of medieval philosophy and integrating Aristotle's works. Exploring the translators of Arabic works into Latin, such as Avendout and Michael Scott, and the controversy surrounding Averuis' ideas. The 13th-century translation movement, admiration for Arabic culture, and interactions with the Islamic world are also discussed. Additionally, the challenges faced in translating Aristotle's works into Latin and the influence of these translations on medieval philosophy.

The life, visions, political intrigues and scientific interests of Hildegard of Bingen.

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.