The Thomistic Institute Being Religious in a Post-Medieval World: Spinoza, Paschal and Thomas | Prof. F. C. Bauerschmidt
Feb 12, 2019
Prof. F. C. Bauerschmidt discusses the contrasting views of Spinoza and Pascal on God, with Spinoza emphasizing nature and Pascal focusing on the free creator. They explore the perspectives of historical figures on religious pursuits, delve into the shift towards God's irrelevance in post-medieval thought, and compare the approaches of Thomas, Spinoza, and Pascal to life and knowledge.
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Intro
00:00 • 8min
Philosophical Shift Towards God's Irrelevance in Post-Medieval Thought
07:44 • 5min
Exploring the Religious Perspectives of Historical Figures
13:13 • 2min
Contrasting Views of Spinoza and Pascal on God
15:38 • 49min
Comparing the Approaches of Thomas, Spinoza, and Pascal to Life and Knowledge
01:05:08 • 8min