The Reformation

• What is Ockham's approach to universals and philosophy?

  • Ockham's nominalism rejects the concept of universals, asserting that singularity is the only way of existence. His principle, "Ockham's Razor," suggests that beings should not be multiplied beyond necessity. This principle supports the independence of philosophical-scientific rationality from theology while safeguarding faith from excessive science.
• What is the significance of Martin Luther in the Reformation?

  • Martin Luther played a central role in the Reformation by promoting heterogeneous beliefs and questioning the authority of the Catholic Church. This period marked the desacralization of nature, with a focus on scientific rationality and the affirmation of God's transcendence.