Join Professor Thomas Hibbs, a leading philosophy expert from Baylor University, and Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, a Dominican priest and University Chaplain at The Catholic University of America, as they delve into the essence of friendship. They discuss the alarming decline of meaningful relationships today, emphasizing insights from Aristotle and Aquinas on the intrinsic value of true friendship. The conversation critiques modern individualism, advocating for a richer understanding of community and the common good, highlighting how genuine connections can alleviate suffering.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., discusses prudence and justice in a democracy, emphasizing virtuous voting for common goods. They explore different forms of justice, societal interactions, voting prudence, and civic participation, highlighting the ethical considerations in voting for candidates with conflicting values.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., discusses friendship with God and the common good. Topics include critiques of personalist social theory, the dual nature of human beings, perspectives on individuality vs. common good, and the role of communication in fostering relationships.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. discusses the importance of the common good in fostering friendship and human flourishing. Topics include the role of communication, personalism in social communities, the relationship between individual and collective well-being, and the challenges posed by totalitarian threats and liberal structures of government.

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., delves into Thomas Aquinas' perspective on politics, highlighting the reverence for politics and the common good in medieval thought, exploring the concept of the common good in Catholic Church documents, and navigating the challenges of politics while upholding values. Aquinas emphasizes citizen involvement in achieving the political common good and the coordination of societal parts towards the common enjoyment of the political order.