Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P.
Professor of philosophy at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome who teaches philosophy of nature and epistemology; contributed to the Thomistic Evolution project and was ordained in 2017 while working on a second PhD.
Top 5 podcasts with Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P.
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Sep 15, 2023 • 58min
Scientific Realism: Are We Certain Protons Exist? | Father Thomas Davenport, O.P.
Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P., Dominican friar, physicist, and philosopher discusses scientific realism, causal properties, perceiving individual things, different viewpoints on causal powers, scientific demonstration and certainty in the philosophy of nature, reasoning from effect to cause, and electric charge and experimental observations.
Oct 16, 2025 • 47min
How the Highest of the Inanimate Touches the Lowest of the Living: A Contemporary Thomistic Approach – Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P.
Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P., a philosophy professor at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, dives into the philosophical boundaries between inanimate and living beings. He discusses Aquinas's views on spontaneous generation and the nuances of spiritual versus material causation. Davenport also critiques modern Thomistic interpretations and advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration in refining natural philosophy. He uses fascinating examples like diamonds, water, and colloids to illustrate concepts of structured homogeneity and the complexity of life's emergence.
Sep 27, 2024 • 50min
Where Does Electromagnetic Radiation Fit in a Thomistic View of Nature? | Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P
Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P., is a professor of philosophy specializing in the philosophy of nature. He delves into the intricate relationship between physics and Thomistic thought, highlighting the complexities of light and electromagnetic radiation. Discussions include the unique properties of light, the role of virtual photons, and how these elements interact with matter. Fr. Davenport emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to understand these phenomena, using examples like the photoelectric effect and the nature of substances such as diamond.
Mar 8, 2021 • 1h 19min
Physics and Philosophy: Does Thomas Aquinas Have Anything to Offer? | Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P.
Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P., theologian and philosopher, discusses the confluence of physics and philosophy, exploring determinism in physics, the relevance of Aristotelian and Thomistic principles in modern science, the harmony between science and spirituality, the debate on free will and neuroscience, and the measurement problem in quantum mechanics.
Jun 29, 2019 • 1h 3min
This is My Body: Explaining Transubstantiation | Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P.
Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P., a theologian, discusses the biologists' test on Eucharistic hosts, the doctrine of transubstantiation, and the fusion of faith and reason in Catholic beliefs. He delves into the intricate discussion on transubstantiation's philosophical and theological perspectives, emphasizing its significance for believers and God's interaction with humanity.
