The Thomistic Institute Tolkien And The Eucharist In "The Lord Of The Rings" | Prof. Peter Kreeft
Oct 30, 2019
Philosopher and theologian, Prof. Peter Kreeft, dives into the religious and philosophical themes in 'The Lord of the Rings', discussing good and evil, the hierarchy of moral knowledge, power, addiction, and divine elements in the narrative. He explores themes of immortality, fantasy, and sacrifice, as well as the relationship between body and soul, Descartes' views, and modern work ethics. The podcast also touches on subsidiarity, Tom Bombadil, and Tolkien's influences.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Exploring Religious and Philosophical Themes in 'The Lord of the Rings'
04:42 • 3min
The Hierarchy of Knowledge and the Importance of Moral Understanding
07:18 • 2min
Exploring Power, Addiction, and Divine Elements in Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings'
09:47 • 39min
Exploring Themes of Immortality, Fantasy, and Sacrifice
49:16 • 28min
Exploring the Relationship Between Body and Soul, Descartes' Views, and Modern Work Ethics
01:17:24 • 5min
Exploring Subsidiarity, Tom Bombadil, and Tolkien's Influence
01:22:04 • 13min