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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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 • 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.
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 • 38min
The Principle Of Non-Contradiction Yesterday, Today, And Forever | Fr. James Brent, OP
Fr. James Brent, OP, lecturer at NYU, discusses the Principle of Non-Contradiction in Thomistic philosophy. He explores the role of philosophy in understanding truth, challenges to knowing truth, different perspectives on knowledge and truth by Aristotle, Aquinas, and Parmenides, and the significance of the Principle of Non-Contradiction in metaphysics and epistemology.
Dec 20, 2013 • 4min
Thomas Aquinas and Philosophical Realism: Conference Introduction | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, discusses Thomas Aquinas's philosophical realism, focusing on sensory perception, language, and community in understanding reality. He also talks about Aquinas's acknowledgement of subjective thinking and cultural influences on reasoning.
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Dec 19, 2013 • 1h 5min
Testifying to the Truth: Usque Ad Sanguinem—Pro Veritate Mori | Prof. Reinhard Hütter
Prof. Reinhard Hütter from Duke Divinity School discusses Thomas Aquinas's teachings on martyrdom, highlighting the stories of Blessed Devasahayam Pillai and Blessed Giuseppe Puglisi. The podcast explores the theological relevance of martyrdom, changing cultural contexts, and strategies, as well as the significance of martyrdom, charity, and the common good in Christian life.
