Reason & Faith: Philosophy in the Middle Ages

In this engaging series of 24 lectures, Professor Williams explores the harmonious relationship between reason and faith during a pivotal era of Western thought. He delves into the work of influential Christian philosophers from Augustine to Ockham, highlighting their efforts to reconcile philosophical inquiry with Christian doctrine using tools derived from ancient Greek thought. This course illuminates how medieval scholars addressed profound questions about God's existence, the nature of Christian beliefs, and the role of logic in faith, challenging the notion of this period as a "dark" age.