The Catholic Reformation

In this final series covering the 15-16th centuries, we turn our attention to philosophy shaped by the Catholic response to the Reformation, often called the "Counter-Reformation." We'll mostly find ourselves in Spain and Portugal, considering developments within scholastic philosophy from authors like Suárez, Molina, and the Coimbran commentators. Topics here will include the theory of natural law, the concept of "middle knowledge," and innovations in metaphysics. We'll also have a broader look at Thomism across Europe, touching on figures like Cajetan. Other topics connected to the Iberian peninsula will include the Inquisition, the Valladoid debate over colonialism, Spanish humanism and mysticism, and literature and art, with episodes on Cervantes and Velázquez. We'll finish off the whole era by returning to Italy and considering Galileo again, as a transition to the 17th century. This series will feature interviews with guests including Andrés Messmer, Tom Pink, Eileen Reeves, Anna Tropia, and Scott Williams.