The Thomistic Institute

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., discusses the importance of thinking and willing for spiritual pursuits, exploring concepts of nihilism through 'The Seawolf,' challenges of thinking, pursuit of knowledge and virtue, keeping the Lord's Day holy, and embracing sadness for deeper human experiences.

Prof. Matthew Ramage discusses morally challenging passages in the Old Testament, interpreting violence and evolving beliefs in different religions. Exploring methods of biblical interpretation, symbolic meanings in dark passages, and divine truths in biblical stories. Delving into the alignment of beliefs with Catholic teachings and the evolution of views on violent events.

Prof. Gaven Kerr discusses Aquinas's Five Ways as rational proof of God's existence. He explores causal series, essence vs. existence, and Aquinas's view on evolution. The importance of understanding philosophical arguments is highlighted, along with debates on the existence of God.

Fr. Albert Trudel, OP, discusses how the Beatitudes serve as the new Law, examples of humility and pride in Purgatory, Dante's interaction with an angel, and the role of virtues in combating sinful behaviors.

Fr. Albert Trudel, a Dominican priest, delves into love, authentic goods, Dante's Inferno and Purgatorio, Bonaventure's mystical knowledge, and the connection between knowledge, love, sin, and grace in a thought-provoking discussion on spirituality.

Dr. Robert Royal, an expert in comedy and pilgrimage, explores the ideas of pilgrimage and ultimate purposes drawing from Dante's Divine Comedy. They discuss Bernard of Clairvaux's beliefs, Dante's concept of moving beyond human experiences, discussing Aristotle's four causes. The podcast delves into modern science dismissing final causes and the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment in life through differing perspectives on existence. They examine happiness, transcendence, and pilgrimage through Aristotle's eudaimonia and Dante's Beatitude, analyzing themes of love, redemption, and spiritual growth in Dante's Divine Comedy.

Dr. Robert Royal discusses Dante's Divine Comedy, exploring theological drama and concepts of love, mathematics, and grace. The podcast delves into moral dilemmas, redemption narratives, and the influence of Roman and Christian ideologies on Dante's work.

Fr. Gregory Pine, a Dominican friar and theologian, explores death in Dante's Purgatorio through the lenses of Aquinas and Dante. Topics include death as a natural transition, the significance of grace in ascending towards God, freedom rooted in goodness, the disruption of harmony caused by disorder from the fall, and the concepts of fixity and freedom in the good.

Prof. Candace Vogler delves into the distinction between everyday happiness and philosophical happiness, exploring Aristotle, Kant, and Aquinas' perspectives. They discuss the connection between happiness and virtue in Kant's philosophy, and Aquinas' views on human perfection through knowledge of God. The chapter also delves into Kant's philosophical stance on laws, practical reason, and rational faith, comparing it to Aristotle and Aquinas' perspectives on reason and fulfillment.

Fr. James Brent, OP, discusses human nature, positive psychology, and perennial principles. Topics include comparing Aquinas' views with modern positive psychology, exploring human inclinations, and discussing the importance of understanding God for human fulfillment.