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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Oct 7, 2014 • 47min
The Church in the Post-Modern World: Gaudium et Spes on Nature and Grace | Fr. Thomas Joseph White
Father Thomas Joseph White discusses the challenges and opportunities of the church in the postmodern era, focusing on Gaudium et Spes' insights on nature and grace. He explores the relevance of the document in today's world and the transformative power of grace in understanding human nature and culture. The podcast delves into the teachings on grace, salvation, ecclesiology, marriage, and evangelization, offering insightful reflections on integrating Catholic tradition into modern contexts.
Oct 6, 2014 • 3min
Vatican II in the 21st Century: Conference Introduction | Fr. Dominic Legge, OP
Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, expert in Vatican II, discusses the ongoing relevance of the council's teachings like Lumen Gentium, priesthood, and Gaudium et Spes in the 21st century.
Mar 15, 2014 • 1h 1min
Yahweh's Repentance And The Immutability Of The Divine Will | Prof. Gregory Vall
Professor Gregory Vall discusses the theological complexities around Yahweh's repentance in the Old Testament, exploring the tension it creates with the immutability of God's will. The podcast delves into interpretations of biblical passages to maintain belief in an unchanging God, with a focus on divine attributes and deliberate creation in Genesis 1. It also examines the significance of Yahweh's presence and will in the Exodus narrative, as well as instances of Yahweh's repentance in interactions between biblical figures like Moses, Balaam, and Samuel.
Feb 24, 2014 • 43min
The Bible And The Euthyphro Problem | Prof. Michael Gorman
Professor Michael Gorman discusses the Euthyphro problem and divine transcendence in relation to Scripture. The conversation explores God's responsibility to Himself and Thomistic interpretation of Scripture, delving into divine perfections and objections regarding arbitrariness.
Feb 24, 2014 • 2min
Holy Scripture and Divine Attributes: Conference Introduction | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, discusses the rich history and attributes of the God of the Bible, emphasizing the multidisciplinary approach needed for a comprehensive understanding.
Feb 15, 2014 • 44min
God as Wholly Other: Why It Can Be Dangerous to Draw Too Close to God | Prof. Gary Anderson
Prof. Gary Anderson discusses the dangers of getting too close to God, drawing from Old Testament stories like Aaron's sons' tragic fate for offering 'alien fire,' the consequences of misinterpreting God's power, the complex interpretations of Leviticus, and the portrayal of God as Wholly Other disrupting human rituals.
Jan 31, 2014 • 1h 1min
The Truth Of Things In Words And Pictures | Msgr. Robert Sokolowski
Monsignor Robert Sokolowski discusses the relationship between words and pictures, the intelligibility of things, Thomas Hobbes's epistemology, and mirrors as tools for re-presentation. He explores philosophical language, perception, and captures essence through art, reflecting on Putin. Sokolowski delves into the nature of words and images, emphasizing their role in shaping human understanding.
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Jan 31, 2014 • 52min
An Aristotelian Argument For The Existence Of God | Prof. Edward Feser
Philosopher Prof. Edward Feser delves into an Aristotelian argument for God's existence, discussing change, causation, hierarchical series of causes, and the philosophical principles of Aquinas. The podcast explores the necessity of a first cause, the attributes of an uncaused cause, and the principle of causality in arguments for God's existence, highlighting the importance of philosophical contemplation and the vision of God in the afterlife.
Dec 20, 2013 • 40min
Nature, Culture, And Human Good In Aquinas | Prof. Candace Vogler
Prof. Candace Vogler discusses Aquinas' perspective on connecting nature, culture, and human good. Topics include Aquinas's views on human nature and virtue, causal explanations in Hume's philosophy, Davidson's perspective on causation, and different models of causation in relation to human behavior.
Dec 20, 2013 • 1h
Aquinas and Realism | Prof. John Haldane
Philosopher Prof. John Haldane discusses Aquinas and Realism, exploring Aquinas' alignment with common sense realism and his defense of realism. The podcast delves into the historical debate between realism and nominalism, emphasizing Aquinas' stance on general natures. It also explores the concepts of existence and knowledge, linguistic generics in child development, and proper accidents in Aquinas's perspective.
