Dr. Albert von Thurn und Taxis
Contemporary scholar and the twelfth Prince of Thurn und Taxis with academic training in economics, theology, and philosophy; earned a doctorate from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas and researches morality and agency. Delivered the lecture on Augustine and Aquinas' accounts of will, sin, and the hierarchy of the soul for the Thomistic Institute.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 21min
Memory, Intellect, and Will: The 13th Century Reception of Augustine – Dr. Albert von Thurn und Taxis
Dr. Albert von Thurn und Taxis, the twelfth Prince of Thurn und Taxis, dives into the complexities of Augustine's ideas on memory, intellect, and will as received in the 13th century. He discusses the tension between Augustinian and Aristotelian views, exploring Augustine's influence and his unified model of the rational soul. The conversation highlights the rich debates surrounding the nature of the soul, memory's rationality, and the interplay between intellect and will, providing a fascinating glimpse into medieval philosophy.
