Understanding the Audience and Discourse in Theological Discusisons

The chapter emphasizes the significance of knowing one's audience in philosophical and theological conversations to enhance engagement and meaning. It discusses the influence of patristic literature and Thomas Aquinas in teaching theology, highlighting the shift towards using Aquinas for introducing students to Catholicism in secular universities. The speakers also examine how Thomism provides a rational counterbalance to sentimentalism in contemporary society and the importance of considering various theological traditions for a comprehensive formation.