How a 15th-Century Cardinal Changed Philosophy Forever

Nicholas of Cusa was a 15th-century philosopher, theologian, and mathematician whose ideas anticipated modern science and philosophy. In this video, we explore his life, key works, and radical concept of “learned ignorance,” as well as his views on infinity, knowledge and religious diversity. Discover why this forgotten medieval thinker still matters today.Find me and my music here:https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bSources/Recommended Reading:Bond. H. Lawrence (edited and translated by) (1997). "Nicholas of Cusa: Selected Spiritual Writings". Classics of Western Spirituality Series. Paulist Press.Hopkins, Jasper (translated by) (1986). "NICHOLAS OF CUSA’S DE PACEFIDEI AND CRIBRATIO ALKORANI". Second edition. THE ARTHUR J. BANNING PRESS MINNEAPOLIS.McGinn, Bernard. "The Presence of God" Series, in several volumes. Perhaps the best and most comprehensive introduction to Christian mysticism. Published by Crossroad Publishing Co.Valkenberg, Pim (2011). "Sifting the Qur’an: Two Forms of Interreligious Hermeneutics in Nicholas of Cusa". In "Interreligious Hermeneutics in Pluralistic Europe", Currents of Encounter Online, Volume: 40. Brill.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:14 Life & Times13:03 Works15:10 On Learned Ignorance & God as Maximum20:05 The Coincidence of Opposites23:57 Learned Ignorance & Apophaticism28:00 Creation as Contraction32:40 Christ & The Trinity37:40 (Un)Naming God46:01 Mysticism & The Vision of God52:33 Dialogue with Islam & Ecumenism1:00:07 Quran Commentary1:06:09 Legacy & Afterlife1:10:13 Conclusion#christianity #mysticism #cusanus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices