Reinhard Hütter

Prof. Reinhard Hütter from Duke Divinity School discusses Thomas Aquinas's teachings on martyrdom, highlighting the stories of Blessed Devasahayam Pillai and Blessed Giuseppe Puglisi. The podcast explores the theological relevance of martyrdom, changing cultural contexts, and strategies, as well as the significance of martyrdom, charity, and the common good in Christian life.

Reinhard Hütter discusses Aquinas's engagements with Averroists, delving into the intellect vs. sense debate. The podcast explores Aquinas's interpretation of Aristotle's metaphysics, focusing on intelligible forms and human knowledge. Hütter highlights clashes between philosophical and theological perspectives during the Latin Averroism movement.