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
Aug 27, 2019 • 1h 20min
The Lover of the Common Good| Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P.
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., discusses the importance of pursuing the common good over individual interests in alignment with God's design for the universe, exploring diverse philosophical views on community and the transformative power of grace on natural perfections. The discussion delves into the concept of the common good as a unifying force within the family and the challenge of understanding a common evil.
Aug 21, 2019 • 1h 20min
True Justice, the Just Society, and Political Order | Dr. Chad Pecknold
Dr. Chad Pecknold discusses Augustine's views on political order, justice, and the two cities. They explore the role of martyrdom in societal change, the church's influence across nations, and the importance of true justice in creating harmony. The conversation also touches on the concept of a commonwealth, objects of love, and interpreting Augustine in a secular state.
Aug 17, 2019 • 1h 17min
The Love of the Common Good | Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP discusses Aquinas's distinctions between common goods and proper goods and explores love for God inscribed in nature. The podcast delves into man's natural love for God, the shift from personal autonomy to communal obligations, and the importance of loving common goods for personal flourishing.
Aug 15, 2019 • 1h 14min
Two Cities, Two Standards, Two Loves | Dr. Chad Pecknold
Dr. Chad Pecknold discusses Augustine's 'two cities' concept, exploring themes of forgiveness, societal harmony, and spiritual growth. The podcast delves into the importance of seeking forgiveness, aligning with the City of God, and interpreting religious narratives for virtuous living.
Aug 13, 2019 • 1h 27min
The Commonness of the Common Good | Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P.
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., delves into the shift from ancient to modern views on the common good, emphasizing the importance of common goods in nature and exploring different types of wholes. He also discusses human identity in political communities and the pursuit of higher goods within them.
Aug 10, 2019 • 1h 17min
Rendering What is Due | Dr. Chad Pecknold
Dr. Chad Pecknold, an expert in theology and politics, discusses themes of justice, obligations to society, and sacrifice as highlighted by Augustine with references to Cicero. They explore Rome's decline, Cicero and Augustine's perspectives on Commonwealth and justice, pursuit of eternal happiness, divine nature, sacrifice, purification to connect with God, and degrees of wickedness in worship.
Aug 8, 2019 • 55min
The Goodness of the Common Good | Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau O.P.
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau O.P., a Dominican friar, delves into the concept of the common good by exploring Aquinas's perspective on justice, defending Sir Walter Eddington's philosophy, and analyzing the intersection between the common good and personalism. The discussion highlights the objective nature of the common good and the balance between individualism and community well-being.
Aug 6, 2019 • 1h 13min
The Suffering of Republics, Self-Sacrifice, and the Virtues of Two Cities | Dr. Chad Pecknold
Dr. Chad Pecknold, an expert on political philosophy and theology, discusses Augustine's views on humility, the suffering of Roman people, the story of Lucretia's self-sacrifice, and the contrasting behaviors of Christian and pagan women in times of turmoil. The podcast delves into virtues, true religion, and the concept of the Two Cities in Augustine's City of God, emphasizing the importance of self-sacrifice and attachment to the supreme good.
Aug 3, 2019 • 48min
Principles of Nature | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Fr. James Brent, O.P., a philosopher and theologian, discusses the fundamental principles of nature according to Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. He explores concepts like potentiality, matter, form, substance, accident, change, and the four causes, contrasting traditional philosophical views with modern scientific perspectives. The focus is on hylomorphism and the application of principles in understanding nature.
Aug 1, 2019 • 56min
A Very Brief History of the Universe, or How the Universe Got Its Planets | Marisa March
Join astrophysics and planetary science expert, Marisa March, as she takes us on a journey through the history of the universe, discussing topics such as the Big Bang, formation of stars and planets, dark matter, quantum field theory, expansion of the universe, time, Genesis narratives, dark energy, and a multi-dimensional universe.
