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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May 15, 2024 • 38min
The University and Its Counterfeit: Newman's Litmus Test | Prof. Reinhard Huetter
Prof. Reinhard Huetter discusses Newman's 'The Idea of a University' vs. modern research universities, contrasts normative naturalism with determinism in academia, delves into post/transhumanism and Nietzsche's ideas on knowledge/power, compares Newman's educational vision with modern ideologies, examines evolutionary naturalism's impact on disciplines, stresses the need for a wide scope of truth in academic education.
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May 15, 2024 • 1h 11min
The Dying of the Dark: The Death and Rebirth of the Catholic University | Prof. Patrick Deneen
Prof. Patrick Deneen discusses challenges in maintaining Catholic identity in universities amidst secularization trends. The podcast explores historical shifts in Catholic education, the link between democracy and the Kingdom of God, and the importance of classical Christian schools. It also analyzes secularization as a form of civil religion and the dangers of elevating human institutions to deities.
May 15, 2024 • 1h 9min
The Separated Soul and Life after Death | Fr. Bryan Kromholtz OP
Fr. Bryan Kromholtz OP discusses the separated soul, life after death, and achieving beatitude through virtues. Topics include supernatural beatitude surpassing earthly happiness, the relationship between body and soul in attaining beatitude, theological reflections on disabilities and resurrection, metaphysical perspective on age and matter in resurrection, prime matter and sigma matter theory, and reflections on souls, resurrection, and judgment.
May 15, 2024 • 53min
The Resurrection of the Body and the New Creation | Fr. Bryan Kromholtz OP
Fr. Bryan Kromholtz, a Dominican priest, discusses the theological significance of resurrection, judgment, and beatitude in eschatology according to St. Thomas. They explore the communal aspect of resurrection, communication among souls, and Christ's role in perfecting individuals within God's creation.
May 15, 2024 • 1h 5min
Human Freedom: What Is the Will and Is it Really Free? | Fr. Anselm Ramelow OP
Fr. Anselm Ramelow OP, a Dominican priest, discusses the concept of free will and its relationship to happiness, autonomy, and political freedom. The podcast explores philosophical perspectives from St. Augustine to Jean-Paul Sartre, contrasting fulfillment through God with existentialist views on individual choices. It further examines the debate on free will, determinism, and the role of reasons, knowledge, and the will in decision-making, ultimately tying freedom to our connection with God as the ultimate good.
May 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence | Fr. Anselm Ramelow OP
Fr. Anselm Ramelow OP, a Dominican friar, discusses ethical dilemmas and technological breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, questioning the boundaries between human and artificial intelligence. Topics include challenging materialism, the nature of consciousness, understanding and semantics in AI, and exploring intentionality in computing. The podcast delves into the limitations of AI compared to human consciousness, emphasizing reflexivity and self-awareness as key distinctions.
May 15, 2024 • 54min
The Horizon of Creation: the Unique Place of the Human Person | Fr. Raymund Snyder OP
Fr. Raymund Snyder OP discusses the unique place of the human person in creation, exploring topics such as human nature complexities, the intersection of physical and spiritual realms, hylomorphism, and the cognitive capacities of humans compared to animals.
May 15, 2024 • 55min
Thomas Aquinas and the Harmony of Faith and Reason | Fr. Thomas Joseph White OP
Fr. Thomas Joseph White OP discusses Thomas Aquinas' philosophy on faith and reason. Topics include the rationality of believing in God, the incompatibility of contemporary liberalism with classical principles, the interplay of faith, reason, and love in Catholic tradition, and the contrast between Rawlsian liberalism and theology.
May 15, 2024 • 1h 19min
Edith Stein on the Gestalt of the Feminine Soul | Dr. Catherine Pakaluk
Dr. Catherine Pakaluk discusses Edith Stein's perspective on the feminine soul, emphasizing expansiveness, warmth, and self-discipline. The podcast explores gender differences, spirituality, and women's education, challenging modern feminism's socialization theories. Practical advice for women in managing stress and improving marital dynamics is also shared.
May 15, 2024 • 1h 6min
Solidarity & Faith in a Divided America | Dr. R.R. Reno
Dr. R.R. Reno discusses the populist upsurge and navigating turbulent times. Topics include global power shifts, tensions between globalism and nationalism, Gianni Vattimo's philosophy on weakening, human rights and sacredness, decline of solidarity and faith, and preserving liberal democracy.
