Francis Beckwith

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and Prof. Francis Beckwith discuss moral relativism, controversial moral questions, natural law, and the connection between relativism and religious practice. They also explore the concept of worship and religious beliefs.

Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses moral relativism and natural law, challenging arguments supporting relativism based on disagreement and tolerance. Topics include abortion debates, natural law theory, enforcing fairness, and the implications of rejecting universal moral standards. The discussion highlights the Catholic Church's perspective on objective morality and the role of human nature in shaping moral beliefs.

Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses moral relativism vs. moral objectivism, the Catholic Catechism's view on morality, Aquinas' concept of natural law, and exploring exceptions to moral claims.

Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses law without a lawgiver, exploring natural rights from a divine source, the relationship between natural rights and natural law, the controversy of Nuremberg Trials, exploring the nature of the moral law, and the source of natural moral law.

Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses moral relativism and political disagreements, contrasting it with moral objectivism. They explore moral disagreement using examples like interpretations of legal clauses and differing views on abortion. The podcast delves into the concepts of moral objectivism and relativism, justifications for moral standards, and the influence of natural law on moral decision-making.