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Jennifer Frey

Philosopher at the University of South Carolina, known for her work on education, virtue, and the role of philosophy in the university.

Top 10 podcasts with Jennifer Frey

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Dec 20, 2023 • 57min

Can You Define Happiness? (with Dr. Jennifer Frey)

Dr. Jennifer Frey, a Professor of Philosophy specializing in ethics, joins Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle to discuss happiness and the role virtue plays in attaining it. They explore the importance of avoiding sin, rejecting self-help in favor of seeking help from God, the challenges of moral conversion, unlocking political debate, and the pursuit of true happiness.
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Oct 3, 2020 • 51min

Friendship and Happiness: Insights from Aristotle and Aquinas | Prof. Jennifer Frey

Philosophy professor Prof. Jennifer Frey delves into Aristotle and Aquinas' views on friendship and happiness. They discuss the importance of virtues, practical wisdom, and the role of community in achieving true flourishing. They explore how friendships can lead to self-transcendence, contrasting Aristotle's three types of friendships with Aquinas' perspective on friendship with God as charity.
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Nov 16, 2022 • 51min

Moral Psychology and Aquinas with Jennifer Frey

In this engaging discussion, Jennifer Frey, a Roman Catholic philosopher known for her expertise in moral psychology and Thomas Aquinas, delves into the intricacies of moral psychology. They explore neo-Aristotelian ethical naturalism and the essential role of virtues in achieving happiness. Frey shares her transformative journey toward embracing philosophy and Aquinas, while also examining the relationship between knowledge, desire, and moral failings. Listeners are encouraged to appreciate the connections between faith, reason, and moral understanding.
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Dec 11, 2018 • 1h 5min

What is the Purpose of Life? Classical and Contemporary Answers | Jennifer Frey

Jennifer Frey discusses classical and contemporary answers on the purpose of life. Topics include existentialist philosophy, pursuit of happiness, connection between meaning and happiness, role of form in defining purpose and goodness, perspectives on happiness and fulfilling life, contrasting hedonism with meaningful objectives, achieving ultimate satisfaction through communion with God, and importance of family in politics
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Nov 22, 2018 • 57min

To be Good is to Do the Truth | Jennifer Frey

Philosopher Jennifer Frey discusses practical truth, desire, and virtue in aligning knowledge and action for virtuous living. Topics include the interplay between cognition and desire, different kinds of judgments, intentional action descriptions, and Aquinas's teachings on virtues and practical truth.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 55min

Aquinas on Sin | Dr. Jennifer Frey

Dr. Jennifer Frey, the inaugural Dean of the Honors College and a philosophy professor at the University of Tulsa, dives into Thomas Aquinas's intriguing insights on sin. She explains how sin is a failure to achieve one's potential and reflects a complex relationship between good and evil. The discussion explores how flawed actions can embody a potential for goodness, notably in contexts like professional sports. Frey emphasizes the moral dimensions of skillful actions and how true happiness is tied to our pursuit of virtue and ultimate purpose.
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May 15, 2024 • 1h 7min

Aquinas on Sin, Suffering, and Evil | Prof. Jennifer Frey

Prof. Jennifer Frey, an expert in Aquinas philosophy, discusses Aquinas' perspectives on sin, suffering, and evil, highlighting the Thomistic viewpoint on evil as a lack of order in reality. The conversation delves into the causes of sin, virtues, and free will, and explores the complexities of human morality and the importance of contemplation on concepts like evil, sin, and divine mercy.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 52min

Redemptive Love & Comic Mercy in Flannery O'Connor | Dr. Jennifer Frey & Fr. Thomas Joseph White

Dr. Jennifer Frey and Fr. Thomas Joseph White discuss redemptive love, grace, and comic mercy in Flannery O'Connor's stories. They explore Aquinas's concept of love, Catholic theology's distinctiveness, grace and faith, and themes of redemption and transformation in O'Connor's narratives.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 46min

Quid Est Veritas? Truth and Moral Relativism | Prof. Jennifer Frey

Prof. Jennifer Frey explores truth, moral relativism, and Aquinas' perspective. She critiques moral relativism for its self-contradictory nature and its implications on democracy. The discussion addresses the importance of recognizing objective truths for a liberal democratic order and highlights the consequences of moral relativism on society.
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Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 6min

Jennifer Frey on Education, Philosophy, and the University

Jennifer Frey, a philosopher at the University of South Carolina, discusses the state of American higher education. She emphasizes the need for universities to prioritize virtue and human flourishing over mere career preparation. The conversation dives into the complex relationship between happiness and virtue, advocating for a holistic understanding that blends moral character with personal fulfillment. They also tackle the significance of social connections, the moral dimensions of grief, and the quest for meaning in academia, urging a reevaluation of educational goals.

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