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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Apr 15, 2016 • 13min
Technocracy and the Future of Christian Freedom Q&A | Prof. Michael Hanby
Prof. Michael Hanby discusses the implications of technocracy, reversing industrial innovations, and pursuing new freedoms rooted in nature. He explores the intertwining themes of fate, political choices, patriotism, and American cultural identity. The conversation also touches on immigration, human nature, and the dangers of absolutism.
Apr 15, 2016 • 48min
Technocracy and the Future of Christian Freedom | Prof. Michael Hanby
Listen to Prof. Michael Hanby discuss challenges to human realities and religious freedom, exploring technocracy's impact on politics, society, and technology. Delve into the evolving concept of religious freedom in Catholicism, the threats faced by Catholics, and the intricate relationship between knowledge, power, and technology in shaping societal norms and values.
Apr 15, 2016 • 22min
Murray's Critique of the American Future Q&A | George Weigel
George Weigel discusses the prevalence of moralistic therapeutic deism among American youth, challenges faced by Catholics in secular society, the impact of social liberalism on voting practices, and rethinking higher education choices for Catholic parents.
Apr 15, 2016 • 44min
Murray's Critique of the American Future | George Weigel
George Weigel discusses Father John Courtney Murray's views on democracy and Catholic social doctrine in the US. Topics include societal priority over the state, decline of moral values, judicial impact on politics, erosion of truth in media, challenges to civil society like the Little Sisters of the Poor, importance of virtue in democracy, and promoting solutions through evangelical Catholicism.
Apr 15, 2016 • 18min
God, Catholicism and the American Founders Q&A | Prof. Phil Munoz
Prof. Phil Munoz discusses the rational piety and political philosophy of American founders, complexities in US history, evolution of political principles post-Lincoln era, critique of secular progressivism, complexities in the pro-choice movement, and debate on church establishment and individual freedom.
Apr 15, 2016 • 5min
Introduction to The Future of Catholicism in America | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, discusses the future of Catholicism in America, exploring legal precedents, societal shifts, and the evolution of Christianity in academia and culture. He delves into the challenges of adapting to secularization and navigating identity struggles within the Catholic Church.
Apr 12, 2016 • 1h 14min
The Personal God of Classical Theism | Prof. Eleonore Stump
Professor Eleonore Stump discusses Aquinas from an analytical perspective, contrasting the personal God of classical theism with the God in the Bible. Topics include Jonah's interactions with God, divine simplicity, the Holy Spirit, and the Incarnate Christ. The discussion explores God's engagement with human lives, contrasts classical theism with biblical views, and delves into Aquinas' concepts of passivity and cognition.
Apr 9, 2016 • 19min
Final Thoughts on The Future of Catholicism in America | Mary Eberstadt and R. R. Reno
Authors and scholars Mary Eberstadt and R. R. Reno delve into the impacts of the sexual revolution, state intervention, and the role of family dynamics in society. They discuss the importance of responsible citizenship, the historical experience of Catholics in America, the crisis of permanence in the West, and emphasizing strong family and church institutions amidst societal changes.
Apr 9, 2016 • 34min
God, Catholicism and the American Founders | Prof. Phil Munoz
Prof. Phil Munoz explores challenges facing American society and critiques perspectives on American liberalism within conservative Catholic circles. The podcast delves into the impact of American values on movements like abortion and marriage equality, emphasizing themes of human equality and consent in the American founding philosophy. The discussion also highlights the importance of natural law and moral obligations in understanding liberty and rights from the perspective of America's founders.
Apr 6, 2016 • 1h 13min
The Dominican Need of and Service to the University | Fr. Richard Schenk, OP
Fr. Richard Schenk, OP, discusses Dominican involvement in universities, emphasizing Thomas Aquinas's ideas on mercy and wisdom. The conversation explores the historical connection between mercy and study in the Dominican Order, the role of theology in contemporary university education, and the importance of specialized study for fostering faith among the lay faithful.
