Unlimited Opinions

We can't prove if anything exists or not, and that's either really scary or does not matter at all! On this episode of Unlimited Opinions, Mark and Adam break down more of the Early Modern Philosophers from Descartes to Berkeley, as the name would suggest. They discuss Descartes' massive influence on all of modern philosophy, John Locke's brilliant political ideas, Baruch Spinoza's examination of Scripture, and George Berkeley's perception of non-existence. 

Also, please forgive the two moments in the podcast where the audio drops out! We would fix it, but we truthfully have very little idea how to work recording equipment, as is probably evident by this point. 

"Prolix and tedious." "An unnecessary tragedy." "Scholars were impatient of it, regarding its terminology as barbarous, and its complexities as pettifogging." No, those are not reviews of the podcast, but descriptions of sections of Sixteenth-Century Philosophy! Join Mark and Adam as they discuss a brief overview of the major shifts in philosophy in the 16th century. They discuss the new humanist approach and the diminishment of logic and Aristotle, and primarily focus on the split in Christendom in the Protestant Reformation. New discussions of free will and papal authority emerge, and Mark and Adam discuss major current issues with religion. Also, Anthony Kenny himself makes a Tolkien reference and new band names abound!

Outside of time? Inside of time? Beyond time? Who understands when God truly is? Not Mark and Adam, that's for sure! Nevertheless, they tackle medieval opinions on the existence and qualities of God in the nineteenth episode of Unlimited Opinions. From the well-known philosophers of Augustine, Aquinas, and Ockham to the lesser-known opinions of Eriugena, Peter Damiani, and Lorenzo Valla, Mark and Adam break down the medieval history of philosophical opinions on God. There are also several J.R.R. Tolkien and movie references, as is to be expected!

In this episode, Mark and Adam hit some heavy topics. They move through the medieval ethics of St. Augustine, Abelard, St. Thomas Aquinas, duns Scotus, and William Ockham, while discussing pressing topical issues. The episode is ended with an expletive-ridden rant against God's orders to Abraham, so make sure to listen through to the end!

"Pain don't hurt!" Interspersed between Roadhouse references, Mark and Adam discuss medieval beliefs on mind, soul, intellect, and free will. They highlight philosophers such as St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Avicenna, and Ockham. They also invent a new superhero, Agent Intellect, point out the flaws in Bucky Barnes' Hobbit reference, and discuss the Borg!

In this episode, Mark and Adam discuss what a horse actually is and other important questions. Their discussion about medieval metaphysics leads to many interesting places, such as St. Thomas Aquinas and Avicenna, potentiality and actuality, essence and existence, and a particularly awful childhood limerick. 

Countless stupid asides! From the X-Men and college stories to The Young Ones and Gozer the Destructor, Mark and Adam bring up an unnecessary amount of ridiculous side tangents. In between the tangents, they discuss Medieval Physics surrounding time, infinity, and space! Notable philosophers discussed in this episode are St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Philoponus, and Henry the Dumb.

In this episode, Adam explains philosophical concepts about how we come to possess knowledge and how intellect differs from faith. Much is explained about the differences between Augustine's, Aquinas', and Duns Scotus' views on our acquisition of knowledge and reason. Mark responds with "yes." Frequently. He also discusses his college experiences and divulges helpful information on how to get an A in philosophy classes. Also, there will be a t-shirt giveaway every week to the most creative or thought-provoking tweet at our Twitter, @UlmtdOpinions!

In this episode, Mark and Adam discuss medieval takes on language and its relation to logic. While Mark would rather talk about dinosaurs, his hatred for Caillou, or riddling ogres, Adam breaks down the very many details regarding the function of language in the medieval period. They also finally figure out the practical use for philosophy! Follow us on Twitter @UlmtdOpinions!

Follow us on Twitter @UlmtdOpinions! In this episode, Mark and Adam tackle the massive second half of Medieval Philosophy. They look at the many schoolmen of Paris and Oxford, from Robert Grosseteste and St. Thomas Aquinas to William Ockham and John Wyclif. They also discuss their opinions on Catholic school teaching and their disapproval of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church as it stands today.