The Thomistic Institute
Nihilism, Beauty and God: Theology and Art in the Twentieth Century | Prof. Thomas Hibbs
Apr 21, 2024
Prof. Thomas Hibbs discusses nihilism, beauty, and God in the 20th century, highlighting the need for traditional Catholic values in art. The podcast explores the ecological crisis, contrasting anthropocentrism and biocentrism. It delves into Descartes, Bacon, Nietzsche, and Christian theology's perspectives on nature, along with Pope Francis's view. The chapter also analyzes John Paul II and Francis's approaches to faith and reason in the modern world's environmental challenges.
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- Healing fundamental human relationships is as vital as addressing ecological threats in tackling modern ethical crises.
- Revaluing the artist's role to present nature sacramentally and recovering classical Catholic beliefs are essential in today's society.
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The Encyclical's Message on Crisis and Recovery
The podcast discusses the Pope's encyclical Laudato Si, which highlights ecological concerns but also delves into broader ethical, cultural, and spiritual crises of modernity. The Pope emphasizes the need to heal fundamental human relationships alongside ecological threats. He critiques excessive anthropocentrism that values human autonomy above all, leading to a disconnect from nature and ethical concerns. The podcast also touches on the call for a two-fold recovery: a return to classical Catholic beliefs and a revaluation of the artist's role in presenting a sacramental vision of nature.
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