Angels Dancing on a Pinhead
Why medieval thinkers pondered about “How many angels can dance on the head of a pin” and other abstruse questions.
FREE OPEN LECTURE
Medieval theologians were ridiculed by later thinkers in the Enlightenment for pondering abstruse questions like “how many angels can dance on the head of a pin.” We’ll look at what the Medievals were talking about and reconsider criticism of their philosophies.
The presentation ends around 9.00. The exchange of ideas usually continues until 10, or even later, while we share complimentary snacks and beverages.
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