Exploring the Tension Between Objective Truth and Academic Reluctance

The chapter delves into the contrast between the academic perspectives of Gunther, favoring constructivism and pragmatism, and Father White, advocating for the pursuit of absolute truths and virtues within universities. It discusses the challenges in convincing academia of the importance of objective metaphysical truth and the potential transition towards a university structure centered around truth, beauty, and goodness per Aquinas's vision. The conversation also touches on integrating modern scientific knowledge with traditional philosophical principles, particularly in fields like ethics and neuroscience.