HoP 213 - On the Shoulders of Giants - Philosophy at Chartres
February 27th, 2015
The controversial role of Chartres in the philosophical Renaissance of the twelfth century.
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The controversial role of Chartres in the philosophical Renaissance of the twelfth century.
Discussion, debate and denunciation of philosophical attempts to explain the Trinity in Abelard, Richard of St Victor and Bernard of Clairvaux.
Hugh of Saint Victor and other scholars of the same abbey combine secular learning with spirituality.
John Marenbon returns to the podcast to discuss Abelard's views on necessity and freedom..
Peter Abelard sets out an innovative ethical theory that identifies intentions as the core of moral life.