Defenders of the Faith S2, E3: Peter Abelard – The Master of Logic and Love

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Defenders of the Faith: Minds that Shaped Christianity

Manchoon Samchoon

13 episodes

2 days ago

Step into the intellectual arena where faith meets philosophy. Defenders of the Faith: Minds that Shaped Christianity is your engaging guide through the lives and profound arguments of history's most influential Christian apologists. From ancient philosophers battling pagan critiques to modern thinkers navigating science and skepticism, each episode offers a captivating biographical deep-dive, unraveling their unique contributions to defending the Christian faith. Whether you're a curious seeker, a thoughtful skeptic, or a believer eager to deepen your understanding, we invite you to join us!

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Defenders of the Faith S2, E3: Peter Abelard – The Master of Logic and Love

Defenders of the Faith: Minds that Shaped Christianity

32 minutes 26 seconds

4 months ago

Defenders of the Faith S2, E3: Peter Abelard – The Master of Logic and Love

He was the intellectual rock star of the 12th century – brilliant, controversial, and deeply human. Peter Abelard dared to apply rigorous logic to the mysteries of Christian theology, revolutionizing medieval thought and sparking fierce debate. Join us as we explore Abelard's tumultuous life, from his meteoric rise and infamous love affair to his groundbreaking "Sic et Non" method. Discover how this master of dialectic refined Christian theology and paved the way for intellectual inquiry within faith, leaving a legacy as complex and compelling as his own dramatic story.

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Jenkins, Martin. "Peter Abelard (1079-1142)." Philosophy Now, no. 134, 2025, philosophynow.org/issues/134/Peter_Abelard_1079-1142.

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O’Grady, Paul. "Wisdom and methodological diversity in philosophy of religion." Religious Studies, vol. 60, 2024, pp. 65–76, doi.org/10.1017/S0034412522000774.

Pies, Ronald. "Are Antidepressants Effective in the Acute and Long-term Treatment of Depression? Sic et Non." PubMed Central, U.S. National Library of Medicine, May-June 2012, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3398684/.

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Ruys, Juanita Feros. "'He who kills himself liberates a wretch': Abelard on Suicide." Rethinking Abelard: A Collection of Critical Essays, edited by Juanita Feros Ruys, Brill, 2014, pp. 230–49.