The Thomistic Institute Proofs for the Existence of God | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Dec 5, 2019
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, discusses philosophical proofs for the existence of God in a deep dive into St. Thomas Aquinas' metaphysical views. The podcast explores contrasting viewpoints on existence, essence, and potency in beings, highlighting the necessity of a non-physical first cause and the complexities of understanding God's existence. Emphasis on the challenges posed by thinkers like Immanuel Kant and Nietzsche, and the intertwining of Christian revelation with philosophical reasoning.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Philosophical Demonstrations and Proofs for the Existence of God
01:59 • 38min
Exploration of Essence, Existence, and Potency in Beings
39:59 • 2min
Philosophical Arguments for the Existence of God
42:12 • 16min
Exploring the Concepts of Goodness, Beauty, and Confronting Idolatry in Theology
57:45 • 7min
Exploring Aquinas' Philosophical Arguments and Christian Revelation
01:04:36 • 2min