Aquinas 101 - Course 2: Introduction to Thomistic Philosophy Episode 7 – Aquinas on the Three Wisdoms - Philosophical, Theological, and Mystical | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.
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Ocean Wonder and Faith Amid Storm
- Fr. Dominic recalls standing on a cliff overlooking the ocean, marveling at its vastness and yearning to grasp it fully.
- He contrasts this with a terrifying sailing storm that filled him with serene faith rather than fear.
Four Causes Deepen Wisdom
- Aquinas and Aristotle identify four causes to explain why something is as it is: material, efficient, formal, and final cause.
- Understanding all four causes provides deeper wisdom beyond modern science's typical focus on material and efficient causes.
Intellect Illuminated by Higher Light
- Human knowledge rises above sense perception through the light of understanding, which illuminated ideas beyond mere images.
- Aquinas likens intellectual knowledge to a higher light, surpassing even the physical light perceived by the senses.