The Thomistic Institute Podcast
The Thomistic Institute Podcast
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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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Oct. 30, 2026

A Pre-Christian Overview of Honor - Prof. Michael Foley

A Pre-Christian Overview of Honor - Prof. Michael Foley
The Thomistic Institute Podcast
A Pre-Christian Overview of Honor - Prof. Michael Foley
Season 13

Prof. Michael Foley examines the pre-Christian roots of honor in Western civilization, contrasting the competitive, individualistic nature of classical honor with the moral critiques found in both Greco-Roman philosophy and the Hebrew Bible.


This lecture was given on September 4th, 2026, at Dominican House of Studies.


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About the Speaker:


Michael Foley is a Catholic theologian, a Professor of Patristics at Baylor University, and the author of 500 articles and eighteen books, including the bestseller Drinking with the Saints, The Politically Incorrect Guide to Christianity, and Dining with the Saints. He speaks on a wide variety of topics touching upon Catholicism, culture, and the value of the liberal arts.


Keywords: Honor, Western Civilization, Virtue Ethics, Chivalry, Humility, Culture, Odyssey, Classical Literature