Dominicans vs Franciscans: Universals and the Struggle for the Medieval Mind
In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the …
Catholic Studies Academy Podcast · Jason Gale
August 30, 201959m 37s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the idea of Universals and trace its development in Medieval thought. We cover:
- Plato and the Idea of Universals
- Universals and Particulars
- Christians and universals
- How do we access universals?
- St. Thomas and knowledge
- The Franciscan development
- Ockham and Nominalism
- "Social Constructs"
- The Importance of Medieval Philosophy