Thomas Osborne

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and Prof. Thomas Osborne discuss sin, evil, and God's role in human suffering. They explore the metaphysics of sin, the book of Job's lessons on divine life and suffering, the greatness of goodness, and the University of St. Thomas's focus on Thomism and Catholic education.

Prof. Thomas Osborne, a philosopher from the University of St. Thomas, explores God's permission of sin, the relationship between God and human free choice, and the dichotomy of justice and mercy in God. He also delves into theological perspectives on God's intention in relation to good and evil, as well as the connection between Christ's redemptive act, predestination, reprobation, and baptism. Lastly, he discusses God's permission of moral evil and the predictability of human actions.

Professor Thomas Osborne, a political science expert, delves into the scholarly debates on the Third Way of St. Thomas Aquinas. They discuss necessary substances, comparisons to Maimonides, Avicenna, and Aristotle, prime matter, potentiality vs actuality, and the necessity of existence and causality.

Prof. Thomas Osborne delves into the theological and philosophical perspectives on the common good of the universe, discussing God's role, charity towards God, grace's transformative power, unity of order, and contrasting views of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. He also explores how intellectual creatures, like humans, contribute to the common good through knowledge and love.

Prof. Thomas Osborne discusses the role of charity in political life, exploring concepts like the common good, moral goods, and love. He delves into the complexities of political communities, nations, and the interconnectedness of charity, justice, and the political common good.