Jordan and Simon Burton discuss the world of Ramism and its implications for the Reformation and early modern philosophy. They explore the historical context of Ramism, its philosophical underpinnings, the decline narratives surrounding Protestantism, the complexities of Scotism, the eclectic nature of Reformed theology, and more!

Resources:

1) Ramism and the Reformation of Method: The Franciscan Legacy in Early Modernity, Simon Burton

2) The Hallowing of Logic: The Trinitarian Method of Richard Baxter's Methodus Theologiae, Simon Burton

Chapters (chapters are ~1 minute off)

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

01:00 Exploring Ramism and Its Historical Context

03:23 Understanding Ramism: A New Methodology

09:10 The Significance of Ramism in Reformed Thought

11:03 Christian Philosophy and Its Role in Ramism

14:13 The Relationship Between Ramism and Franciscan Thought

17:27 Decline Narratives in Protestantism

20:31 Scotism and Its Complexities

25:29 Reformed Engagement with Scotism

29:32 Eclecticism in Reformed Theology

31:38 Mathematics as a Path to Understanding the Divine

34:42 Ramism's Influence on Federal Theology

37:28 Universal Reform and Its Impact

41:07 Future Research Directions and Closing Thoughts

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