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 21, 2024 • 1h 27min
Taking the Cure at Yale: From Aquinas to Rahner and Back | Archbishop Augustine DiNoia, OP
Archbishop Augustine DiNoia, OP discusses the influence and interpretations of Vatican II, navigating conservative-liberal dynamics in Catholic and Protestant circles, post-liberal theology and Thomistic sympathies, the intersection of theology and philosophy in understanding Christian faith, and reflections on influential teachers and life in a religious order.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 4min
Aquinas, Postliberal Theology & the Universal Offer of Salvation in Christ | Prof. Bruce Marshall
Prof. Bruce Marshall discusses universal salvation through grace and conscience, emphasizing missionary work. Exploring Augustine and Aquinas's views on faith, free will, and God's saving will. Interpreting 1 Timothy 2 and post-liberal theology, clarifying conflicting doctrines. Examining Christian doctrine, individual salvation nuances, and the theological debate on universal salvation. Analyzing God's omnipotence rules, human limitations, and the uncertainty of asserting universal salvation.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 9min
What Is Postliberal Theology? Was There a Yale School? Why Care? | Prof. Michael Root
Prof. Michael Root discusses post-liberal theology and the Yale School's significance. Explores key theologians, decline in energy, and distinctions from liberal theology. Highlights the tight-knit Yale community, historical context of liberal tradition, and philosophical shifts in theology. Emphasizes substance in postliberal theology, evolution at Yale, and impact on preaching.
Apr 21, 2024 • 48min
Why Did Jesus Die? A Short Introduction to Catholic Beliefs | Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP
Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP, dives into the reasons behind Jesus' crucifixion, Catholic beliefs on Good Friday, the divinity of Christ, and the theological views on his suffering. The podcast explores sin, reconciliation in the Old Testament, maintaining baptismal innocence, critiques on Anselm's satisfaction theory, and Catholic devotional practices like the Stations of the Cross.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 7min
It's My Right: What Are Natural Rights and What Rights Do We Have? | Prof. V. Bradley Lewis
Explore the concept of natural rights and the evolution of individual perspectives on rights. Analyze the relationship between natural law and natural rights, discussing ethical dilemmas and conflicting rights. Delve into the historical background of rights, key figures like John Locke, and different types of rights with philosophical implications.
Apr 21, 2024 • 36min
Nihilism, Beauty and God: Theology and Art in the Twentieth Century | Prof. Thomas Hibbs
Prof. Thomas Hibbs discusses nihilism, beauty, and God in the 20th century, highlighting the need for traditional Catholic values in art. The podcast explores the ecological crisis, contrasting anthropocentrism and biocentrism. It delves into Descartes, Bacon, Nietzsche, and Christian theology's perspectives on nature, along with Pope Francis's view. The chapter also analyzes John Paul II and Francis's approaches to faith and reason in the modern world's environmental challenges.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h
What Are Natural Rights? | Concluding Panel
Panelists discuss the concept of natural rights and human dignity, explore distinctions between natural rights and duties, compare legal and natural rights, examine ethical and philosophical perspectives on rights, and debate the relationship between natural rights and the common good.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 7min
Do Thomists Have Rights? Does Anyone? | Fr. Dominic Legge, OP
Fr. Dominic Legge, OP, explores Aquinas' perspective on rights, justice, and the common good. He contrasts Thomistic views with Enlightenment theories, discusses the relationship between rights and the community, and touches on historical disputes between Dominicans and Jesuits on theological interpretations.
Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 2min
Natural Rights & Public Right in the American Founding | Prof. Charles Kesler
Prof. Charles Kesler discusses the influence of the Declaration of Independence on American politics, exploring interpretations, including natural rights and divine providence. He delves into the American founding era's views on human nature, equality, and civil society, contrasting them with philosophers like Spinoza and Locke. The podcast also covers the significance of natural rights, equality in society, and the moral weight of success in politics.
Apr 21, 2024 • 59min
What's the Problem with Rights? | Prof. Nigel Biggar
Prof. Nigel Biggar discusses the limitations and criticisms of natural rights, the historical evolution of private property rights, the moral implications of owners withholding surplus, Burke's critique of the French Revolution's reliance on natural rights, and the interpretation of natural law and moral obligations from different perspectives.
