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
Jun 4, 2019 • 1h 11min
A Defense of Political Augustinianism | Pater Edmund Waldstein
Pater Edmund Waldstein explores the defense of political Augustinianism, Catholic integralism, and Christian anarchism. The discussion delves into the subordination of temporal to spiritual authority, the historical context of political Augustinianism, the two cities concept, and the evolution of Augustinian political thought.
Jun 1, 2019 • 58min
Does Evolution Undermine Christianity? | Prof. James Madden
Prof. James Madden, an expert in the intersection of evolution and Christianity, discusses key theses like Mago Dei and special creation, exploring how they intersect with evolution. The podcast delves into human evolution, reconciling science and faith, and explores how physical structures and evolutionary processes provide insights into human traits like rational thinking and morality.
May 29, 2019 • 1h 26min
Human Freedom and Divine Grace | Prof Sarah Byers
Prof Sarah Byers discusses Augustine's views on divine grace, habit influence on decision-making, cooperating vs. operating grace, emotional regulation in Stoicism, suggestion and divine grace in decision-making, and theological concepts in St. Augustine's teachings.
May 27, 2019 • 1h 9min
What Do We Really Know About Right and Wrong? | Prof. J. Budzsizewski
Prof. J. Budzsizewski discusses the dangers of relativism, evolving societal views on marriage, challenges of maintaining a consistent relativist stance, negative consequences of modern attitudes towards sex, and the importance of objective morality and human flourishing.
May 24, 2019 • 37min
Cognitive Science versus the Soul | Prof James Madden & Prof. Mark Johnson
Prof James Madden, cognitive science expert, and Prof. Mark Johnson, specializing in the soul, debate substance dualism, soul-body relationship, challenges to immortality of the soul, human soul's ties to material organization, natural evil, anthrodice, and cognitive science's impact on human nature
May 22, 2019 • 1h 2min
Emotion, Affection & Friendship: Aquinas on the Nature of Love | Fr. Gregory Pine OP
Fr. Gregory Pine OP explores Aquinas' views on love, discussing its animalistic and spiritual aspects. Friendship is highlighted as the highest form of human affection, emphasizing the transformative power of companionship and the importance of cultivating deep connections based on shared virtues and pursuits.
May 20, 2019 • 1h 21min
Karl Barth: A Catholic Appraisal | Bruce Marshall
Expert in Karl Barth's theology, Bruce Marshall, discusses Barth's impact on Protestant theology vs. Catholic theology, emphasizing key concerns like God's revelation intertwined with his being. Conversations explore Trinity distinctions, incarnation significance, and contrasts Barth and Aquinas' views on salvation. The discussion also touches on the nature of Jesus, hypothetical scenarios in theology, and the connection between theology and economy. Salvation concepts, human participation in Christ's sacrifice, and revisiting Catholic readings with a new perspective are explored.
May 17, 2019 • 43min
The Sanctification of the Priesthood in Our Age | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, discusses the clash between Luther and Cajetan in 1518 over forgiveness of sins and apostolic authority. He explores human sexuality, pleasure, and autonomy in modern times, technology's impact on contemporary culture, the significance of celibacy and priestly consecration, and the qualities and duties of a priest in the modern age.
May 15, 2019 • 1h 1min
Why Modern Science Cannot Explain Away the Human Soul | Prof. Mark Barker
Prof. Mark Barker discusses the limitations of modern science in explaining the human soul, contrasting empirical science with philosophy and literature. The conversation explores Aristotle's concept of hylomorphism, the debate on artificial intelligence and consciousness, and the evolution of philosophical thought from Aristotle to Descartes.
May 13, 2019 • 1h 4min
More Than a Body, More Than a Mind: The Human Person in the Thought of Aquinas| Fr. Petri, O.P.
Fr. Petri, O.P., a Dominican priest, discusses St. Thomas Aquinas' views on the human person as a union of body and soul. Topics include emotions, human love, morality, grace, angels' influence, and the contrast between Aristotelian and Christian perspectives on individuality.
