Raymond Hain
Associate Professor of Philosophy at Providence College, specializing in the history of ethics, applied ethics, and Catholic aesthetics. His work has been supported by various foundations, and his essays have appeared in numerous journals.
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Dec 13, 2024 • 38min
Can Beauty Save the World? | Prof. Raymond Hain
Raymond Hain, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Providence College, explores the connections between beauty, art, and faith. He discusses how a Caravaggio painting invites contemplation on beauty's role in salvation. Delving into medieval thought, Hain highlights St. Thomas Aquinas's views on beauty as essential to joy. The tension between poetry and philosophy is examined, along with J.R.R. Tolkien's concept of 'sub-creation.' Ultimately, he presents beauty as a vital link to the divine and essential for a fulfilling life.
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Mar 21, 2019 • 1h 8min
A Pilgrim’s Progress: The Christian Imagination of Flannery O’Connor| Prof. Raymond Hain
Prof. Raymond Hain discusses Flannery O'Connor's Christian imagination, highlighting themes of grace, redemption, and suffering in comparison to authors like Tolkien and Lewis. The podcast explores O'Connor's unique writing style, characters' journey towards salvation, and the concept of eucatastrophe in her stories.
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Jul 6, 2020 • 1h 4min
Does Nature Make Laws?: An Introduction to the Natural Law Tradition | Prof. Raymond Hain
Prof. Raymond Hain discusses natural law's role in Catholic teachings, influences on marriage laws, challenges in defining life, universal statements about living things, Aristotelian virtues, and societal norms in punishment.
Apr 11, 2024 • 43min
A Vision for Catholic Education w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Prof. Raymond Hain
Father Gregory Pine and Professor Raymond Hain discuss the evolution of Catholic education, the importance of teachers in humanities education, cultivating love for liberal arts, the power of attention in teaching and prayer, virtues in liberal arts education, and reflections on the Catholic college experience.
Jan 12, 2021 • 1h 4min
Christian Imagination of Flannery O’Connor and J. R. R. Tolkien | Prof. Raymond Hain
Explore the bond between art, saints, and Christianity in relation to spiritual connection. Analyze the Christian imagination in literature, emphasizing the role of imagery and symbolism. Discover the life stories and influences that shaped authors Flannery O'Connor and J.R.R. Tolkien. Delve into the Christian inspiration behind their works, focusing on themes of redemption, grace, and hope. Compare O'Connor's dark stories with Tolkien's adventurous narratives, highlighting their unique perspectives as Christian authors.
