The Thomistic Institute Thought in Bliss: St. Thomas on Theological Contemplation | Prof. Frederick Bauerschmidt
Dec 5, 2020
Prof. Frederick Bauerschmidt discusses St. Thomas's view on contemplation as a path to eternal bliss, drawing on Aristotelian concepts and theological insights. They explore the essence of contemplation and theoria, the importance of contemplation in theology, and the significance of Christ's humanity in theological contemplation. The podcast also delves into symbols of birds and frogs in contemplation, contrasts between Aquinas and Descartes in the 17th century, and perspectives on inscape, contemplation, and God's essence.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Essence of Contemplation and Theoria
02:37 • 19min
Exploring the Importance of Contemplation in St. Thomas's Theology
21:36 • 3min
The Significance of Christ's Humanity in Theological Contemplation
24:15 • 12min
Exploring Contemplation in Theological Tradition
36:05 • 5min
Exploring Inscape, Contemplation, and God's Essence
41:04 • 8min
Exploring Contrasts Between Aquinas and Descartes in the 17th Century Context
49:25 • 2min