

Goodness Without God? Aquinas and the Problem of Pagan Virtue | Professor Angela Knobel
4 snips Nov 20, 2023
Professor Angela Knobel, a specialist in Aquinas' theory of infused virtue, discusses the possibility of goodness without belief in God. Topics include different Christian views on non-believers' virtues, Aquinas' perspective on actions motivated by love for God, the concept of goodness and badness, and the role of grace in pursuing reason and divine life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Dilemma of Actions Motivated by Love for God
03:55 • 10min
Exploring the Concept of Goodness and Badness
14:16 • 5min
Aquinas' Perspective on Goodness and Reason
19:31 • 20min
Representation of Pagan Philosophers in Dante's Inferno and Aquinas' View on Grace
39:36 • 3min
Aquinas on Grace, Natural Virtue, and the Divine Life
42:30 • 6min