Philip-Neri Reese, OP

Fr. Philip-Neri Reese, O.P., a Dominican friar and Professor of Philosophy in Rome, delves into Aquinas's approach to categorizing the sciences. He elucidates the difference between speculative and practical sciences, emphasizing the importance of material and formal causes. Reese explores mixed reasoning through subalternated sciences, shedding light on how disciplines like astronomy and music relate to mathematics. His insights highlight Aquinas’s flexible framework for understanding knowledge and its applications, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.

Fr. Philip-Neri Reese, O.P., a Dominican Friar and philosophy professor, delves into the evolution of fantasy literature, highlighting its darker grimdark subgenre. He compares Tolkien's noble narratives with George R.R. Martin's morally complex storytelling. The discussion explores Thomistic thought, examining truth and goodness within these works. Fr. Reese also articulates the doctrine of transcendentals, shedding light on their unity and significance in literature. Ultimately, he critiques the orientation of grimdark fantasy in relation to higher spiritual truths.

Fr. Philip-Neri Reese, O.P., a Dominican friar and philosophy professor at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas, delves into Thomas Aquinas’s theory of intellectual memory. He navigates the conflicts among key philosophical authorities, especially Aristotle and Avicenna, discussing their differing views on memory. The conversation explores how Aquinas defends the preservation of intelligible species and differentiates between sensitive and intellective memory, ultimately favoring Augustine's broad definitions over Avicenna's. A fascinating journey into the intricacies of philosophical thought!