The Thomistic Institute cover image

The Thomistic Institute

Is there a Distinction Between Faith and Reason? | Prof. Robert Koons

Jun 7, 2024
Prof. Robert Koons discusses the distinction between faith and reason, emphasizing how faith in God's wisdom is essential for cognitive reasoning. He explores the interconnectedness of faith and reason, highlighting the role of faith in accepting divine truths beyond reason. The chapter also delves into how faith acts as a bridge between rationality and spiritual belief, providing a foundation for belief beyond scientific understanding.
39:09

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Faith and reason are intertwined, making it challenging to distinct them, especially in the Catholic context.
  • Aquinas connects faith and reason extensively in his work, addressing theological aspects comprehensively.

Deep dives

Faith and Reason Interconnection

Faith and reason are so intertwined that distinguishing between the two becomes challenging. The lecture discusses how faith, particularly in the Catholic context, is fundamentally entwined with reason, even suggesting that faith is a form of reason when applied to God and salvation.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode