In this insightful discussion, guests Martin Palmer, John Haldane, and Annabel Brett delve into the life and works of St. Thomas Aquinas, a cornerstone of medieval philosophy. They explore Aquinas's struggle between family expectations and his spiritual journey, and his integration of reason into theology, notably influenced by Aristotle. The conversation also touches on Aquinas's impact on concepts like natural law and moral authority, revealing how his insights continue to shape today’s philosophical and theological debates.