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.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 56min
Making Sense of Balderdash w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Sr. Anna Wray, O.P.
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. discuss balderdash, exploring human speech, guarding against it, meaningful conversations, impact of busyness on listening, and importance of speech rate for genuine communication.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 44min
Humility & Pride | Prof. Adam Eitel
Dr. Adam Eitel discusses humility as a virtue opposed to pride and its influence on fear. They explore the concept of identity and how St. Thomas Aquinas views Holy Scripture. Emphasizing the importance of embracing God's description of identity, the discussion delves into the dangers of pride and the necessity of humility in following Christ's teachings.
Feb 16, 2024 • 56min
Common Good Politics an Intellectual Retreat | Fr. Dominic Legge
Fr. Dominic Legge, a religious figure, discusses themes surrounding the common good and spiritual conferences. They discuss the importance of developing intellectual virtues and wisdom, the cognitive abilities of dogs, the transformative nature of Christianity, integrating intellectual pursuit and Catholic vocation, overcoming vices through grace, and exploring the relationship between faith and knowledge of God.
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Feb 14, 2024 • 50min
The Power of the Love of God: Providence and Predestination | Prof. Corey Barnes
In this episode, Prof. Corey Barnes, Professor of Theology, discusses the perspectives of theologians Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, and John Calvin on predestination. The topics explored include grace, election, providence, and condemnation. The conversation also delves into Augustine's journey, his views on grace and predestination, Aquinas' integration of predestination and providence, and the concept of predestination in scholastic theology.
Feb 13, 2024 • 40min
The Priest As Sinner In The Thought Of Augustine | Fr. Robert Dodaro
Fr. Robert Dodaro, President of the Patristic Institute in Rome and professor of patristic theology, discusses the concept of the priest as a sinner in Augustine's thought. Topics explored include the Donatist Controversy, collective guilt and sacramental theology, Augustine's critique of the Donatist conception of holiness, and the relevance of Augustine's views on the image of priests today.
Feb 9, 2024 • 42min
Is Lying Always Wrong? | Fr. Gregory Pine
Fr. Gregory Pine, a doctoral student in Christology at the University of Fribourg, discusses the importance of truthfulness in society, explores the nature of communication and the sin of lying, examines different types of lies and their moral implications, explores the moral complexity of lying to protect lives, and delves into moral intuitions, tradition, and perplexity in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Feb 8, 2024 • 41min
Is Masculinity Toxic? A Thomistic Perspective on Marriage | Prof. John Cuddleback
Prof. John Cuddleback discusses toxic masculinity and its impact on society, the role of men in marriage and the household, recognizing and appreciating the differences between men and women, the importance of chastity in marriage and masculinity, and the full manifestation of masculinity in marriage.
Feb 7, 2024 • 52min
The Search for Life Beyond Earth| Prof Jonathan Lunine
Prof Jonathan Lunine, an expert in planetary science, discusses the search for life beyond Earth, focusing on potential candidates such as Europa, Enceladus, and Titan. He explores the evidence of ocean material on Europa's surface and the ongoing Europa Clipper mission. The podcast also delves into the theological implications of extraterrestrial intelligences and their impact on Catholicism.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 41min
Rethinking Economic Equality: A Thomistic Perspective I Professor Mary Hirschfeld
Associate Professor Mary Hirschfeld explores economic inequality from a theological perspective, challenging modern assumptions about money and happiness. She reevaluates the relationship between wealth and fulfillment, highlighting the importance of social connections and personal fulfillment. The podcast delves into the societal implications of income inequality, discussing Pope Francis's concerns about exclusion and exploitation. It also examines the cultural shift in career aspirations and emphasizes the value of blue collar work and the need for dignity and respect in these fields.
Feb 5, 2024 • 46min
Aquinas on Reason and Emotion | Professor Michael Gorman
Professor Michael Gorman discusses Aquinas' views on reason and emotion. Topics include the relationship between reason and emotion, the different powers of organisms, the role of theoretical and practical mental operations, the intertwining of reason, appetite and passion, the importance of subordinating passions to reason, and the connection between reason and passion.
