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.

Philip-Neri Reese, OP, a Thomist who questions the compatibility of Thomism and analytic philosophy, explores the dismissive attitude towards engaging with analytic philosophy. The podcast delves into skepticism arguments, explores incompatibility between Thomism and analytic philosophy, and discusses differences in drawing distinctions and challenges to dialogue between Thomists and analytic philosophers. It also explores the lack of unity in analytic philosophy and addresses the possibility and practicality of dialogue between analytic philosophy and Thomism.