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Is Belief in God Rational? Aquinas on Skepticism and Theological Knowledge | Prof. Joshua Hochschild

Jan 13, 2020
Prof. Joshua Hochschild discusses Aquinas' perspective on skepticism and faith in God. They explore Aristotle's epistemology, skepticism, and the importance of diverse modes of learning. The podcast delves into the limits of social science, domain-specific knowledge, and Aquinas' emphasis on reason in Christianity.
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  • Aquinas integrates Aristotelian proofs into Christian theology to show the compatibility between reason and faith.
  • The distinction between rational beliefs accessible by reason and mysteries requiring revelation is emphasized by Aquinas.

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Aristotelian Standards of Rationality Applied to Theological Knowledge

Aristotle's influence on theological knowledge is explored as the speaker delves into his standards of rationality. Beliefs about the divine nature, such as God's existence, immutability, simplicity, and intelligence, are framed within an Aristotelian epistemological context. Aristotle's works like the Nicomachean Ethics and metaphysics are referenced to outline the logical structure that underpins theological science.

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