The Thomistic Institute

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Nature | Professor Brian Carl

Sep 11, 2023
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Brian Carl
Prof. Brian Carl gives an introduction to Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophy of nature. He covers key terms, causes, elements, matter, form, substantial change, the eternal nature of species, and the differences between Thomistic and Aristotelian frameworks.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Aristotelian Philosophy of Nature Crash Course
02:39 • 15min
3
Cause, Principle, and Element
17:35 • 11min
4
Matter, Form, and Substantial Change
28:46 • 19min
5
Aristotle's View on the Eternal Nature of Species and St. Thomas' Critique
48:13 • 3min
6
Comparing Thomistic and Aristotelian Frameworks, the Connection Between Necessity and Eternity, and the Definition of Substantial Change
51:15 • 2min
7
Exploring Aristotle's Concepts of Substantial Change and Accidental Change
53:34 • 3min
8
Aristotle's View of the Cosmos and Thomas's Rejection of his Argumentation
56:43 • 3min