Godsplaining St. Thomas Aquinas & Why Reason Leads to God w/ Professor Christopher Kaczor
Sep 15, 2025
Christopher Kaczor, a Philosophy professor at Loyola Marymount University and author specializing in ethics and natural law, discusses the intersection of faith and reason. He shares insights on his writing habits and the challenge of balancing family life with academic pursuits while raising seven children. Kaczor explores arguments for God's existence rooted in St. Thomas Aquinas, highlighting the importance of presenting faith and reason as allies in an indifferent society. He also reflects on personal experiences of love, forgiveness, and the transformative power of faith.
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Academic Journey And Family Life
- Christopher Kaczor describes his academic path from Boston College to Notre Dame and fellowships in Germany and Princeton.
- He shares personal context like having seven children and a long teaching career at Loyola Marymount since 1998.
Make Writing A Daily Habit
- Write daily and treat writing like making a snowball one small piece at a time.
- Regular writing stimulates creativity and yields more good ideas over time.
Research Efficiently By Starting Recent
- Start research with recent literature to map key figures and arguments efficiently.
- Read enough to see recurring themes, then dive deeper into the important sources.
