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
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Mar 31, 2020 • 58min
Before Church and State | Dr. Andrew Willard Jones
Dr. Andrew Willard Jones discusses evolving Catholic political thought towards post-liberalism, societal structures' roles, state sovereignty in human relationships, law, virtue, and governance in medieval society. He explores promoting peace, undoing sin, and countering liberalism through spiritual means.
Mar 28, 2020 • 1h 6min
Demons at the Feast of Love: Concupiscence, Benevolence, and Transcendence | Dr. R.J. Snell
Dr. R.J. Snell discusses the complexities of love and happiness, exploring concupiscence, benevolence, and the intertwining of natural love and love for God. The podcast contemplates humanitarian sentimentalism, challenges of self-love, and the demand to love all neighbors. It also delves into the theological virtue of caritas, distinguishing between natural and infused love, and highlighting the importance of justice and charity in politics and the common good.
Mar 26, 2020 • 44min
Love Comes to Grief: Scenes from Augustine's Confessions | Prof. Erika Kidd
Prof. Erika Kidd discusses Augustine's Confessions, debunking misconceptions about love, exploring the impact of grief on love, and highlighting Augustine's evolving understanding of love as interconnected with loving God and others.
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Mar 24, 2020 • 54min
Can Catholics Defend Free Enterprise? | Prof. Jay Richards
Prof. Jay Richards discusses overcoming injuries to defend free enterprise to Catholics, journey from socialism to capitalism, negative image of capitalism in pop culture, defending capitalism vs free enterprise, Marxist critique of capitalism, and wealth creation through free enterprise.
Mar 21, 2020 • 1h 5min
Why the Catholic Church is Not Pacifist | Prof. Joseph Capizzi
Prof. Joseph Capizzi discusses the Catholic Church's non-pacifist stance, exploring scriptural basis for pacifism, Just War theory, and moral considerations in warfare. The podcast delves into the complexities of guilt in war, ethical implications of disciplining children, and the role of intentionality in actions.
Mar 20, 2020 • 56min
The Role of Scripture and Tradition In Catholic Theology | Prof. Lewis Ayres
Prof. Lewis Ayres discusses the post-Vatican II shift in Catholic biblical scholarship, the importance of Scripture in Catholic theology, and the evolving relationship between Scripture, tradition, and faith. The dialogue between Catholics and American evangelicals on scripture and tradition is explored, emphasizing mutual understanding.
Mar 18, 2020 • 57min
Happiness Cannot Be Had Alone | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. discusses the radical life choices of Christopher McCandless, the importance of human connection for happiness, challenges in forming meaningful relationships, the classical understanding of happiness and the common good, virtues and sacraments in heaven, and the depth of friendship in Christianity.
Mar 14, 2020 • 55min
The Intellectual Life of the Mother of God | Dr. Zena Hitz
Dr. Zena Hitz discusses Mary's intellectual virtues, comparing them to figures like Albert Einstein. The podcast explores seclusion for learning, withdrawal for self-collection, and the human elements of the intellectual life, emphasizing solitude, virtues, and dedicated spaces for contemplation.
Mar 11, 2020 • 45min
What is Immateriality? | Prof. Therese Cory
Philosopher and theologian Prof. Therese Cory explores the concept of immateriality, contrasting the 'spooky body view' with Thomas Aquinas' perspective. They discuss the intellect and intelligible as one in intellectual activity, the distinction between self-manifesting being and extended being, and Aquinas' argument on the cognitive nature of immateriality.
Mar 10, 2020 • 1h
God and the Mystery Of Human Suffering | Prof. Michael Sirilla
Prof. Michael Sirilla, a theology and philosophy professor, delves into the philosophical paradoxes and theological significance of human suffering. The discussion explores the existence of God and evil, suffering in the context of Christ's sacrifice, theomimesis, theosis, kenosis, free will, consent, and the complexity of suffering under a loving God.
