Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks

What is Artificial Intelligence? The Mind and the Machine Episode 2 by Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks

Michael Agros dives into the intriguing question of AI personhood and its societal implications. He explores the ethical stakes of acknowledging AI as sentient and addresses common concerns about its impact on jobs and safety. The discussion highlights philosophical versus scientific approaches, emphasizing the need for deep understanding rooted in human experience. Agros draws on insights from Aristotle and Aquinas to differentiate genuine thought from AI mimicry, setting the stage for a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to truly think.

Brett Smith, a tutor and scholar at Thomas Aquinas College, passionately presents his journey from Baptist seminary to Catholicism. He argues that Scripture demands Christians to embrace Catholicism, highlighting the Church's visible nature through baptism and the Eucharist. Smith explores the significance of ordained ministers for sacramental validity, connects Jesus' authority on binding and loosing to church governance, and emphasizes the crucial role of the Eucharist in uniting believers. His insights challenge listeners to reconsider the necessity of a unified church for salvation.

"Literature and the Renewal of Moral Philosophy," by Dr. Thomas Hibbs (J. Newton Rayzor Sr. Professor of Philosophy and Dean Emeritus at Baylor University). Presented at Thomas Aquinas College's 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.

“At the Heart of Sexual Ethics: Reflections on Aquinas and Wojtyla,” by Dr. Mathew D. Walz, given at Thomas Aquinas College, California, on November 7, 2025.

Dr. Daniel McInerny of Christendom College presents the November lecture at Thomas Aquinas College, New England, “Art as Imitation: An Aristotelian Re-Activation.”

"On the Definition of Person," by Dr. Patrick Gardner (Tutor, Thomas Aquinas College, New England). Presented at Thomas Aquinas College's 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.

“A Dumb Ox's Prayer to Bellow,” by Dr. Michael Pakaluk (Catholic University of America). Presented at Thomas Aquinas College’s 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.

“Homosexuality, a Corrupt Complexio and Brutishness,” by Dr. Janet Smith. Presented at Thomas Aquinas College’s 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.

“Aquinas vs Scotus vs Aquinas on the Intrinsic Divisibility of Dimensive Quantity,” by Jordan Raum (Catholic University of America). Presented at Thomas Aquinas College’s 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.