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Fr. Dominic Legge

Dominican Friar who is a speaker in the Aquinas 101 series.

Top 5 podcasts with Fr. Dominic Legge

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Nov 6, 2024 • 48min

Judging Truth: Moral Intolerance or the Dictatorship of Relativism | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.

Fr. Dominic Legge, a theologian and director at the Thomistic Institute, dives into the tension between moral judgments and societal perceptions. He critiques the stigma attached to judgment in academic circles while exploring St. Thomas Aquinas's insights on morality. With humor, he discusses moral culpability through a cookie mix-up, highlighting the nuances of intention. He further addresses the contradictions of relativism and the need for universal moral truths, emphasizing rational discourse as vital for authentic moral judgments.
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Jun 9, 2024 • 52min

Personhood & Our Ancient Faith: How Person Became Central to the Catholic Faith | Fr. Dominic Legge

Fr. Dominic Legge, an expert in Catholic theology and philosophy, discusses the evolution of personhood from the Trinity to individuals today and the challenges in finding true identity amidst modern culture. He explores the historical origins of personhood in Christian theology, delving into theological debates, definitions by Boethius and St. Thomas Aquinas. The podcast also touches on the philosophical idea of substance within personhood, the identity of Jesus in the Catholic tradition, and the Christian perspective on personhood's importance in addressing moral issues and upholding human dignity.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 1min

When Rights Go Wrong: Thomistic Reflections on Rights, Justice & the Common Good | Fr. Dominic Legge

Thomistic scholar Fr. Dominic Legge discusses contrasting perspectives on western liberal society, Aquinas' views on justice and the common good, influence of Augustine and Aquinas on Christian ethics, and the complexities of rights and the common good from a Thomistic perspective.
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Apr 20, 2024 • 1h 11min

The Illusion of Conflict: A Catholic Understanding of Faith, Reason & Science | Fr. Dominic Legge

Fr. Dominic Legge, a Catholic priest, discusses the misconception of conflict between faith and science, emphasizing Aquinas' contributions in reconciling them. Topics include the relationships between faith and science, the impact of the church on early universities, determinism vs. human freedom, and human nature's spiritual facets.
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Feb 16, 2024 • 56min

Common Good Politics an Intellectual Retreat | Fr. Dominic Legge

Fr. Dominic Legge, a religious figure, discusses themes surrounding the common good and spiritual conferences. They discuss the importance of developing intellectual virtues and wisdom, the cognitive abilities of dogs, the transformative nature of Christianity, integrating intellectual pursuit and Catholic vocation, overcoming vices through grace, and exploring the relationship between faith and knowledge of God.