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 Ins ...
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Welcome to Catholic Education Matters the podcast that celebrates the beauty of Catholic education, highlighting excellence in academics, athletics, and the transformative power of faith. Join us as we share the stories of those making a lasting impact on Catholic education.
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Crazy, Classy, and Countercultural. This is a podcast with author and historian Charles Coulombe and his interlocutor Vincent Frankini who talk about a variety of topics on history, philosophy, and culture, offering opinions that you won't dare find in mainstream media.
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Welcome to Ascend! We are a weekly Great Books podcast hosted by Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan. What are the Great Books? The Great Books are the most impactful texts that have shaped Western civilization. They include ancients like Homer, Plato, St. Augustine, Dante, and St. Thomas Aquinas, and also moderns like Machiavelli, Locke, and Nietzsche. We will explore the Great Books with the light of the Catholic intellectual tradition. Why should we read the Great Books? Everyone is ...
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Philosophy for the People’s mission is an educational program aimed at overcoming the paucity of serious, fair-minded, and accessible philosophical discourse available to a popular audience. Though we are ourselves dedicated to the Catholic intellectual tradition, we are likewise committed to exploring ideas from all rigorous traditions of philosophizing (scholastic, classical, analytic, and phenomenological). We pursue this mission by providing long-form guided readings of great texts, disc ...
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Conservative ideas are no longer welcome on most college campuses—or anywhere else. If you are a conservative student or professor, or just interested in the conservative intellectual tradition, this podcast is for you! Join Johnny Burtka, Marlo Slayback, and Tom Sarrouf for in-depth conversations with leading thinkers on the most important issues facing conservatism.
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The Lumen Christi Institute for Catholic Thought was founded by Catholic scholars at the University of Chicago in 1997 to bring the light of Christ and the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition to the secular academy and the general public. On this station we make available our many lectures and programs, as well as interviews with visiting scholars. To support our work, visit www.lumenchristi.org/donate
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Podcast by University of Dallas, the Catholic University for Independent Thinkers
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Welcome to the official podcast of Christendom College’s Summer Conferences! Explore timeless truths and profound insights as we publish lectures from leading Catholic thinkers, theologians, and artists who have graced our annual summer gatherings. Each episode delves into themes central to the Catholic intellectual tradition, such as beauty, truth, faith, philosophy, and culture. Join us for thought-provoking discussions that inspire the mind, nourish the soul, and deepen your understanding ...
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I'm Scott M. Sullivan Ph.D., a homeschooling dad and philosopher in the Thomistic tradition of St. Thomas Aquinas. As the creator of this podcast and my company, Classical Theist, I aim to educate and encourage my fellow Christians on their own journey to Christ by making the great intellectual patrimony of the Catholic tradition conveniently accessible through modern media. Often so hidden in dusty out of print books, the goal of Spiritual Combat is to present the best of that rich intellec ...
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Lively conversations with professors, fellows, scholars, and friends of the University of Notre Dame's de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture. The Center is committed to sharing the richness of the Catholic moral and intellectual tradition through teaching, research, and public engagement, at the highest level and across a range of disciplines. For more information visit http://ethicscenter.nd.edu
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Dr. Anika Prather herself, over many years, has engaged the fire and light that the classics have brought to African American throughout the history of America. She is uniquely gifted and trained to help us reclaim the canon that has been a source of liberty and humanity. As a scholar of the black intellectual tradition, she passionately argues for bringing the best that has been thought and said to African Americans and all Americans.
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Are you sick of woke-washing in education? Free speech distinguishes education from indoctrination. I taught at Eton College before I was fired because 'The Patriarchy Paradox' caused offence. My degree is in English Language and Literature, but my interests are broad. In E. R. Curtius’s famous definition in 'European Literature and the Latin Middle Ages', literature is ‘the great intellectual and spiritual tradition of Western culture as given form in language’. Because that tradition is un ...
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With Faith In Mind is intended for academically-minded, ecumenical Christians. Our goal is to engage listeners with a thoughtful and faith-informed perspective on important issues and big questions that our society faces. We do this by having real conversations with people who have great stories and expertise. In our first series, titled “Christian Education at the Crossroads," we’re interviewing top leaders and scholars in the Christian education space.
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Ordain and Establish is a podcast of The Center for the Constitution and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT). CIT promotes scholarship that explores the relationship between the Catholic intellectual tradition and American constitutionalism. That tradition is deep and rich, including philosophical and theological accounts of law and politics by such figures as St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas. CIT’s primary focus is on theories of constitutional law, such as originalism, although i ...
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Martin Luther and Thomas Aquinas Against the Pelagians I Dr. Erik Dempsey
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53:22Dr. Erik Dempsey explores the positions of Martin Luther and Thomas Aquinas against Pelagianism, highlighting their shared rejection of justification by human effort and their nuanced theological differences on grace, merit, and free will. This lecture was given on March 18th, 2024, at Regent University. For more information on upcoming events, vis…
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First Alcibiades by Plato Part One with Alec Bianco and Athenian Stranger
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1:58:10PLATO IS PHILOSOPHY - and there is no better place to start with Plato than First Alcibiades. Today, we are discussing First Alcibiades with Alec Bianco of the Circe Institute and with the Athenian Stranger. Go check out their X accounts. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule. Check out our PATREON for written guides on the great …
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What Makes Laws Just? An Introduction to the Natural Law Tradition I Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.
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46:15Fr. Dominic Legge delves into the philosophical and moral considerations that determine whether laws are truly just, highlighting the ongoing relevance of these questions in contemporary society. This lecture was given on March 26th, 2025, at Harvard University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-ev…
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John Henry Newman on Common Sense, Faith, and Epistemology | w/ Dr. Logan Paul Gage
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1:04:13Dr. Logan Paul Gage joins Pat for a conversation on the thought of John Henry Newman—soon to be declared a Doctor of the Church—with a special focus on his commonsense epistemology and how it compares to modern epistemological projects. For more philosophy content, head to Pat's Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/…
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Can We Be Happy Without God? I Prof. Matthew Shea
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38:02Prof. Matthew Shea examines the classic philosophical question “Can we be happy without God?” by analyzing historical and contemporary perspectives on happiness, ultimately contrasting the limitations of atheistic views with the theistic argument for true human fulfillment in God. This lecture was given on April 22nd, 2025, at Franciscan University…
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How to be a Little Less Awful: The Cultivation of Virtue I Prof. Timothy J. Pawl
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51:22Prof. Timothy J. Pawl examines the nature, divisions, and cultivation of virtue, harmonizing Christian moral wisdom with contemporary psychological research and offering eight practical steps to growing in virtue. This lecture was given on April 24th, 2025, at North Dakota State University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomi…
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From Apathy to Agape: Christian Encounters with Stoic Philosophy I Prof. Thomas Ward
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40:47Prof. Thomas Ward explores the resurgence of Stoicism in modern culture and critically contrasts it with Christian philosophy, especially through the lens of Boethius' The Consolation of Philosophy, advocating for divine providence and the Christian virtues of hope and charity in place of Stoic apathy. This lecture was given on May 4th, 2025, at St…
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The Cardinal Virtues and Living Life Well I Prof. Raymond Hain
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44:14Prof. Raymond Hain examines the four cardinal virtues—prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance—tracing their philosophical and theological roots while exploring their essential role in living a morally excellent and flourishing human life. This lecture was given on March 27th, 2025, at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. For more information …
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The Life of Alcibiades by Plutarch with Alex from Cost of Glory
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1:45:49Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, we are continuing our study of Plato by diving into the Life of Alcibiades by Plutarch with Alex from the Cost of Glory podcast. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for more resources! Visit our PATREON page for written guides and to chat with others! Alex is fantastic. Alex and Dcn. Garlick discuss a few prelim…
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St. Augustine on Love for Confused Lovers I Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.
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47:50Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., delves into St. Augustine's understanding of love for "confused lovers," drawing from the Confessions to explore the transformative power of God's grace and the ordering of human loves toward divine union. This lecture was given on April 4th, 2025, at University of Wisconsin-Madison. For more information on upcoming events, …
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Catholic Teaching on Birth Control: Beyond Common Misunderstandings I Prof. Gina Noia
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47:16Prof. Gina Noia explores the Catholic Church's nuanced teachings on birth control, responsible parenthood, and the moral distinctions between natural family planning, direct contraception, and sterilization, rooted in theological and philosophical reasoning. This lecture was given on October 1st, 2024, at North Carolina State University. For more i…
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The Ethics of Abortion: Women's Rights, Human Life, and the Question of Justice I Prof. Christopher Kaczor
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29:38Prof. Christopher Kaczor critically examines the ethics of abortion by exploring whether the unborn are alive and human, whether killing is justified, and whether bodily autonomy overrides other moral considerations. This lecture was given on April 14th, 2025, at Duke University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitu…
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Thomistic Perspectives on True Artificial Intelligence I Prof. Jordan Wales
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50:15Prof. Jordan Wales offers a theological critique of artificial intelligence, examining the limitations of computational and behaviorist definitions of intelligence and emphasizing the need for intentionality, interior experience, and a Christian understanding rooted in Augustine. This lecture was given on April 4th, 2024, at Hillsdale College. For …
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The Christian Imagination I Prof. Raymond Hain
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39:21Prof. Raymond Hain explores the Catholic imagination through the literary works of Flannery O'Connor and J.R.R. Tolkien, revealing how Catholic literature intertwines hope, redemption, and the complexities of faith in the face of suffering and beauty. This lecture was given on May 28th, 2025, at University of Washington. For more information on upc…
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Plato 101: An Introduction with Friends
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1:34:30WE ARE STARTING PLATO! Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast we are launching into our studies on Plato. We are kicking off with a roundtable of friends—a lawyer, two Phds, and an independent scholar—discussing the preliminary questions on Plato. Questions: Who was Plato? Why should we read Plato? Why should Christians read Plato? How should we …
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Philosophy and the Interpretation of Scripture w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr
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1:04:55Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss another recent article of his: Primary Causality, Providence, and Scripture. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/new-blackfriars/article/abs/primary-causality-providence-and-scripture/4A69C86C7310F54F7D413FC6261EBE06 Please like, share, comment, and subscribe! For more philosophy co…
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Are Science and Faith Compatible? I Prof. Karin Öberg
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57:47Harvard astronomer Prof. Karin Öberg examines the compatibility of science and faith, addressing perceived conflicts through philosophical, doctrinal, psychological, and historical lenses while emphasizing Catholic intellectual tradition and the role of reason. This lecture was given on March 28th, 2025, at Ohio State University. For more informati…
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Super Habits: Why Virtue is at the Heart of Catholic Learning
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1:07:51In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet is joined by businessman and philanthropist Andy Szocs and Dr. Andrew Abela, Dean of the School of Business at The Catholic University of America for a compelling conversation centered on the power and purpose of virtue in education and leadership. Dr. Abela discusses his book Super…
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Woman as Companion and as Mother | Sr. Elinor Gardner, O.P.
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44:00Sr. Elinor Gardner explores the vocation of women as companion and mother, drawing on Edith Stein’s philosophy to highlight the natural ethos of femininity as a gift received from God, characterized by a unique capacity for nurturing and companionship that shapes both family and professional life. This lecture was given on February 22nd, 2025, at D…
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True Fatherhood as Archetype of Masculine Virtue | Prof. John Cuddeback
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41:45Prof. John Cuddeback explores true fatherhood as the archetype of masculine virtue, examining its modes, challenges, and unique virtues through the lenses of Aristotelian philosophy, domestic prudence, and scriptural figures like Joseph. This lecture was given on February 22nd, 2025, at Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming e…
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Household as Natural Revelation of Masculinity and Femininity | Prof. John Cuddeback
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47:03Prof. John Cuddeback explores how the household serves as a natural revelation of masculinity and femininity, emphasizing the complementarity of men and women, the significance of virtue, and the essential roles of fatherhood and motherhood. This lecture was given on February 22nd, 2025, at Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcomi…
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NEW BOOK: The Transhumanist Temptation with Grayson Quay
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1:06:22In this episode of the Ascend to the Great Books podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick welcomes back Grayson Quay to discuss his new book, 'The Transhumanist Temptation.' The conversation delves into the ideological roots of transhumanism, its implications for humanity, and the historical context that has led to its rise. Quay emphasizes the importance …
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The Importance of Friendship in Marriage | Dr. Nathaniel Peters and Prof. Jane Peters
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42:02Dr. Nathaniel Peters and Prof. Jane Peters explore the vocation of marriage as a transformative friendship, highlighting how the goods of marriage—offspring, fidelity, and sacrament—are elevated by grace to foster virtue, mutual delight, and a living witness to Christ’s love. This lecture was given on January 24th, 2025, at Dominican House of Studi…
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Homer and the Greek Plays: A Roundtable with Friends
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2:25:40Today on Ascend the Greek Books Podcast, we wrap up our exploration of the Greek plays with a lively roundtable discussion. Our panel of friends delves into the key themes of the tragic plays, including divinity, eros, fate, justice, the cosmos, virtue, and suffering. We explore plays such as the Oresteia, Prometheus Bound, the Theban plays, and th…
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The Nature and Conditions of Knowledge w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr
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1:05:38Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss Thomistic epistemology and cognitional theory. We discuss the metaphysics of knowledge, proper functionalism, error theory, whether Aquinas was an externalist, and more. Please like, share, and subscribe! For more philosophy content, head to Pat's Substack: https://journalofabsolutetrut…
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Is the Biblical View of Sex and Marriage Realistic? | Prof. Michael Dauphinais
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1:03:20Prof. Michael Dauphinais explores the realism of the biblical view of sex and marriage, analyzing cultural challenges, scriptural diagnoses, and the transformative power of radical trust in God’s plan for relationships. This lecture was given on February 10th, 2025, at Ohio State University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thom…
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The Mission of the University and the Role of the Humanities | Prof. Michael Foley
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24:55Prof. Michael Foley critically examines the authentic role of the humanities in the modern American university, contrasting the consumerist and human models of education while advocating for self-emptying, integrated knowledge, and the cultivation of wonder. This lecture was given on February 16th, 2024, at Clemson University. For more information …
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Aesthetics, Mozart, and the Pathways of Beauty | Prof. George Corbett
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48:35Prof. George Corbett explores the philosophical and theological foundations of beauty through Mozart’s music, highlighting the "pathway of beauty" as a means of encountering the divine and engaging culture. This lecture was given on March 13th, 2025, at University of Edinburgh. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute…
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Objective Beauty in a Subjective World | Prof. Jan C. Bentz
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45:49Prof. Jan C. Bentz examines the nature of beauty, arguing that beauty is not merely subjective but possesses objective and transcendent qualities rooted in metaphysical, ethical, and theological traditions from Plato and Aristotle to Aquinas. This lecture was given on December 9th, 2024, at Thomistic Institute in Limerick. For more information on u…
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Becoming Human: Barbie, Storytelling, and Aquinas on Self-Knowledge | Prof. Joshua Hochschild
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44:50Prof. Joshua Hochschild explores the philosophical and theological dimensions of the Barbie movie, analyzing its narrative through the lens of storytelling, existentialism, and the thought of Aquinas, while engaging with diverse critical interpretations. This lecture was given on September 20th, 2024, at North Carolina State University. For more in…
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