The Thomistic Institute Protecting and Taking Human Life | Prof. Edward Feser
Jun 22, 2016
Philosopher Prof. Edward Feser discusses Thomas Aquinas's views on punishment, exploring the relationship between pleasure, justice, and human nature. The podcast delves into the justification of the death penalty, debates on abortion morality, and the intricacies of applying proportionality in punishments.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Thomas Aquinas's Views on Capital Punishment
02:31 • 8min
The Relationship Between Human Happiness, Pleasure, and Nature's Ends
10:37 • 2min
Understanding the Connection Between Pleasure, Punishment, and Justice in Thomistic Natural Law Theory
12:28 • 19min
Justification of the Death Penalty in Thomistic Natural Law Theory
31:25 • 18min
Exploring Capital Punishment and Abortion from Philosophical Perspectives
49:02 • 7min
Exploring the Relationship Between Proportionality and Punishment
55:43 • 14min