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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Aug 31, 2018 • 1h 16min
An Introduction to Saint Augustine (Pt. 2) | Joseph Capizzi
Scholar Joseph Capizzi discusses Saint Augustine's influence on sexual morality, politics, and governance. They analyze his perspectives on fear, coercion in belief, and the role of mercy in decision-making. The podcast challenges conventional views and offers a nuanced understanding of Augustine's impact on Western civilization.
Aug 29, 2018 • 1h 21min
An Introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas on Law | Fr. Dominic Legge, OP
Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, discusses St. Thomas Aquinas' natural law teachings, emphasizing the concept of law, human nature, divine connection, and common good. He explores the essence of law, human actions, intentionality, reason, and happiness. The conversation also touches on the distinction between common good and private goods, teamwork, truth-seeking, justice, and societal order.
Aug 28, 2018 • 1h 14min
An Introduction to St. Augustine (Pt. 1) | Joseph Capizzi
Joseph Capizzi, an expert in St. Augustine's philosophy, discusses topics such as Augustine's transition to Christianity, theories of reason and moral behavior in Catholic tradition, different accounts of nature and grace, exploration of natural law in human behavior, and concepts of Christianity and moral failures.
Aug 25, 2018 • 1h 9min
A Panel Discussion from the 2018 Newburgh Philosophy Workshop (Pt. 2)
Panelists at the 2018 Newburgh Philosophy Workshop discuss divine attributes and the existence of evil in relation to God's infinite goodness. They delve into the philosophical intricacies of evil, form, matter, and the Trinity in Thomistic philosophy. The conversation also covers Aristotle and Thomas's views on infinity, divine Providence, personal growth, faith, reason, and the intersection of theology and philosophy.
Aug 24, 2018 • 51min
The Christological Shape Of Aquinas On The Attributes Of God | Anna Moreland
Listen to theologian Anna Moreland delve into the Christological approach of Thomas Aquinas on the attributes of God. She discusses the shift in focus from reason to spiritual transformation, the perfection of God, the correlation between God's perfection and goodness, and the link between Christ, divine attributes, and spiritual growth.
Aug 23, 2018 • 1h 11min
The Infinite Creator And Finite Creation | James Madden
Expert in arts and culture, James Madden, explores Aquinas' views on the finite vs infinite nature of the world, discussing Aristotle, St. Bonaventure, and Kant's perspectives. They delve into Aquinas' arguments, challenges in determining world's infinity, differences between Aristotle's and Aquinas' views, objections, potential contradictions, and detailed responses to audience questions.
Aug 22, 2018 • 1h 4min
The Fifth Way | Fr. Stephen Brock
Fr. Stephen Brock discusses purposeful activity in nature and a divine governor, exploring the intelligent behavior of natural entities and the concept of God. The podcast delves into the Fifth Way of understanding God's existence through intelligence, divine justice, creation of natures, teleology, and governance in the world.
Aug 21, 2018 • 1h 3min
A Panel Discussion from the 2018 Newburgh Philosophy Workshop (Pt. 1)
Panel discussion on participation in God and four-term proportionality scheme, theological concepts of divine nature, philosophical debate on geometric figures and ratios, exploration of spatial relations in philosophical discourse, debate on metaphysical principles and evolution, concept of maximal and sub-maximal X, participation in Thomas's philosophy and Christ's incarnation.
Aug 18, 2018 • 1h 13min
The Fourth Way, Participation, and Divine Perfection | Fr. Stephen Brock
Fr. Stephen Brock, a Catholic priest and theologian, explores St. Thomas Aquinas' fourth way of proving God's existence, focusing on divine perfection and uniqueness. The discussion delves into the role of form in understanding divine perfection, emphasizing maximal goodness, truth, and nobility. The concept of participation in divine perfection is also discussed, highlighting the necessity of a first cause embodying its essence.
Aug 17, 2018 • 1h 9min
Divine Unity And Simplicity | Michael Gorman
Michael Gorman, an expert in Divine Unity and Simplicity, discusses God's lack of complexity, the oneness of essence and existence, and how skilled individuals unify reasoning, volition, and execution. The podcast delves into the challenges of describing God with attributes like power and mercy, and explores the relationship between Christ's divine and human nature within the context of divine unity.
