How a 15th-Century Cardinal Changed Philosophy Forever

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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/filipholm Support Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonate Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254b Sources/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 PACE FIDEI 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 Intro 1:14 Life & Times 13:03 Works 15:10 On Learned Ignorance & God as Maximum 20:05 The Coincidence of Opposites 23:57 Learned Ignorance & Apophaticism 28:00 Creation as Contraction 32:40 Christ & The Trinity 37:40 (Un)Naming God 46:01 Mysticism & The Vision of God 52:33 Dialogue with Islam & Ecumenism 1:00:07 Quran Commentary 1:06:09 Legacy & Afterlife 1:10:13 Conclusion #christianity #mysticism #cusanus