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.
Recent Episodes
Feb. 19, 2025
Neurobiology, Human Embodiment, and the Concept of Soul | Prof. William Hurlbut
Professor William Hurlbut explores the relationship between neurobiology and the concept of the soul, examining the reductive scientific approach to life, the challenges posed by technology like large language models, cerebr…
Feb. 18, 2025
Why Would a Biologist Believe in the Soul? | Prof. Jonathan Buttaci
Professor Jonathan Buttaci explores the concept of the soul as a biological principle, arguing for its relevance in scientific inquiry concerning living things, drawing from Aristotelian thought, and challenging the assumpti…
Feb. 17, 2025
Evolution and the Soul | Prof. Christopher Baglow
Professor Christopher Baglow explores the compatibility of evolutionary science with Catholic faith, focusing on the role of chance and divine providence, and defending the unique creation of the human soul.This lecture was …
Feb. 14, 2025
Lent is for Lovers | Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.
Fr. Andrew Hofer connects the themes of Lent and love, explaining how God's sacrificial love, as revealed in Christ, calls us to a deeper, more authentic love that purifies our affections and strengthens us for sacrifice, pa…
Feb. 13, 2025
The Art of Dating | Prof. Michael Foley
Professor Michael Foley discusses dating as an art, addressing the challenges posed by the sexual revolution and social media, and offering advice for men and women to approach relationships with virtue and integrity.
Feb. 12, 2025
Marriage as Natural Community | Prof. Joshua Hochschild
Professor Joshua Hochschild connects Theology of the Body with Aristotelian philosophy, arguing that it supports the concept of marriage as a natural community amidst modern challenges from social contract theory and technol…
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