The Thomistic Institute
The Thomistic Institute
The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Universal Doctor of the Church, is our touchstone.
The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events, and much more.
Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.
The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters events, intellectual retreats, livestream events, and much more.
Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 28, 2021 • 48min
Does Nature Make Laws? An Introduction to the Natural Law Tradition | Prof. Joshua Hochschild (duplicate?)
Prof. Joshua Hochschild explores the concept of natural law, its origins, and its influence on human behavior and ethics. The podcast delves into general and specific obligations, the inescapability of natural law, its foundations, and the harmony between Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas on law and justice.
Jan 22, 2021 • 53min
The Fifth Way | Prof. Brian Carl
Prof. Brian Carl discusses the Fifth Way argument for natural teleology, exploring St. Thomas's arguments and Aristotle's views. They delve into nature as divine art and the unmoved mover's role in final and efficient causality.
Jan 20, 2021 • 57min
The Fourth Way | Fr. Ambrose Mary Little, O.P.
Fr. Ambrose Mary Little, O.P., explores the Fourth Way, highlighting the concept of God as the ultimate cause of being and goodness. The podcast delves into the intricate arguments and relationships between truth, being, contrariety, and participation within the context of St. Thomas's mystical proof.
Jan 18, 2021 • 38min
The Third Way | Prof. Thomas Osborne
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.
Jan 15, 2021 • 28min
What Makes a Lawyer Good? | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.
Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P., a Dominican friar with a background in law, discusses the traits of a good lawyer such as faithfulness, negotiation skills, advocacy, integrity, and serving the common good. The podcast explores the role of lawyers and judges in upholding justice as a common good ordained by God, as well as the importance of prudence, virtue, moral goodness, obstacles, and promoting the common good in the legal profession.
Jan 13, 2021 • 1h 4min
The Novelty of Transubstantiation: The Presence of Christ in the Eucharist | Fr. James Brent, O.P. (duplicate?)
Fr. James Brent, O.P., discusses the nuanced concept of transubstantiation, ancient anaphoras, St. Thomas' views on Eucharistic abuses, interpreting Jesus's words on transubstantiation vs. consubstantiation, and understanding the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
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.
Jan 9, 2021 • 1h 3min
The Last Plague: Thinking about God and Justice in the Old Testament | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P.
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., a theologian and Dominican priest, discusses the moral implications of God's actions in the Old Testament, contrasting divine justice with ancient rulers' power. He explores Aquinas' views on law, virtue, and the transition to New Testament grace, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's actions as revealing justice and mercy.
Jan 7, 2021 • 48min
Finding Hope in the Time Of COVID: C.S. Lewis and Thomas Aquinas | Prof. Michael Dauphinais
Prof. Michael Dauphinais discusses finding hope in the time of COVID through the works of C.S. Lewis and Thomas Aquinas. They explore courage, hope, and integrating emotions in life, facing fear with lessons from Lewis in wartime, the significance of hope in faith and love, and transformation in 'The Voyage of the Dawn Treader'.
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Jan 5, 2021 • 1h 8min
Chesterton on Saints Francis and Thomas Aquinas | Dr. Thomas Hibbs
Dr. Thomas Hibbs discusses the theological connection between Saints Francis and Thomas Aquinas, exploring beauty, contemplation, action, and existential dilemmas in light of Pope Francis' encyclical. The podcast also delves into Aquinas's views on beauty, contrasts the contemplative and active life, examines 'The Tree of Life', and compares Chesterton's contemplative nature with the saints' approaches.
