Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, explores the interconnected concepts of truth, goodness, and beauty. He discusses how art transforms experiences and the transformative power of encountering beauty. The podcast delves into the concept of beauty from philosophical and theological perspectives, drawing from the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Nature's beauty inspires profound experiences, revealing meaning in life.
Beauty transcends categories, reflecting coherence and balance in existence.
Interconnection of beauty, truth, and goodness forms objective aesthetics foundation.
Deep dives
Recognizing Beauty Through Profound Experiences
Profundity of sublime experiences that capture attention and provide meaning to life highlighted. Personal encounters with breathtaking natural scenes like Glacier National Park evoke a sense of beauty through nature's magnificence.
Beauty as a Reflection of the Divine
Integration of philosophical aesthetics emerging from basic notions to understand beauty's objective nature explored. Beauty discussed as transcending conventional categories, representing coherence and balance in existence.
Appreciating Beauty as an Extension of Truth and Goodness
Interconnection between beauty, truth, and goodness emphasized as a foundation for evaluating aesthetics objectively. Recognition of recurring patterns in beauty and art contributing to a shared understanding of aesthetic excellence.
Tracing Beauty's Origin in Metaphysics and Divine Intellect
Roots of beauty's essence traced back to metaphysical principles originating from medieval explorations. Beauty discussed in the context of metaphysical truths, epitomizing coherence, symmetry, and radiant intelligibility.
Elevating Beauty Through Trinitarian Reflection
Trinitarian perspective on beauty as an amalgamation of truth, goodness, and love highlighted. Beauty perceived as an expression of divine attributes, integrating themes of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in a harmonious relationship within the Trinity.
This talk was given September 25, 2019 at The University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon by Fr. Gregory Pine OP (Thomistic Institute)
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Speaker Bio:
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. serves presently as the Assistant Director for Campus Outreach with the Thomistic Institute in Washington, DC. He served previously as an associate pastor at St. Louis Bertrand Church in Louisville, KY where he also taught as an adjunct professor at Bellarmine University. Born and raised near Philadelphia, PA, he attended the Franciscan University of Steubenville, studying mathematics and humanities. Upon graduating, he entered the Order of Preachers in 2010. He was ordained a priest in 2016 and holds an STL from the Dominican House of Studies.
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