The Thomistic Institute Why Becoming More Philosophical is a Good Idea I Prof. Michael Gorman
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Sep 11, 2025 Prof. Michael Gorman, a philosophy expert from The Catholic University of America, argues for the necessity of a philosophical mindset in today’s tech-driven world. He discusses how critical thinking and deep questioning can foster intellectual autonomy, countering the distractions of modern technology. Gorman explores the interplay of reason and revelation, urging listeners to seek deeper truths that intertwine history, philosophy, and science. His insights highlight the transformative power of philosophy, making a case for its relevance in personal growth and understanding.
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Philosophy As Unaided Reason
- Philosophy uses unaided (natural) reason to ask and answer fundamental questions without appealing to revelation for proof.
- You can still use biblical ideas but must give non-revealed arguments to proceed philosophically.
You Bring Philosophy To Revelation
- You must already bring many basic philosophical notions to read and understand Revelation.
- That necessity motivates cultivating good philosophy to interpret the Bible correctly.
Fundamentality Defines Philosophy
- Philosophical questions are simply more fundamental questions that dig toward roots and foundations.
- As questions get more basic they become philosophical, even without a sharp boundary.
