The Thomistic Institute
By 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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Ectogenesis: Transhumanism, The Brave New World, and the Attack on Transcendentals | Prof. Stephen Meredith
Prof. Stephen Meredith explores the essence of being human through the lens of Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophy, contrasting it with biological and scientific perspectives that often overlook the importance of form and final cause.This lecture..… -
Can Machines be People, Too? | Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P.
Fr. Anselm Ramelow critically examines whether artificial intelligence can achieve personhood, arguing that machines lack the essential qualities of being, consciousness, and unity inherent to human nature.This lecture was given on September 14th, ..… -
Reconciling the Image of God with the Scientific Image of Human Persons | Dr. Daniel De Haan
This lecture was given on September 28th, 2023, at University of Edinburgh.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events.About the Speaker:Dr. Daniel De Haan is a Research Fellow of the Ian Ramsey Centr..… -
Sharing in Divine Goodness by Grace | Fr. John Mark Solitario, O.P.
This lecture was given on July 10th, 2024, at Theodore House at Stonyhurst.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events.About the Speaker:Fr. John Mark Solitario, O.P. is a coordinator for campus outre..… -
What Exactly Is the Hypostatic Union? | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.
Fr. Dominic Legge explores the intricacies of the hypostatic union, focusing on Aquinas's understanding of how the divine and human natures are united in the person of Christ, while navigating various Christological heresies.This lecture was given ..… -
The Life-Giving Appropriation of the Flesh: St. Cyril of Alexandria on the Unity of Christ | Prof. Paul Gavrilyuk
Professor Paul Gavrilyuk explores Cyril of Alexandria's Christology as a sustained meditation on majesty and lowliness, driven by the desire to probe the mystery of the hypostatic union in light of the Nestorian controversy.This lecture was given o..… -
Nicene Existential Theology: Then and Now | Fr. Khaled Anatolios
Fr. Khaled Anatolios argues that the Nicene Council and its doctrine of creation from nothing entail a comprehensive understanding of Christian existence, particularly as illuminated by Athanasius's "On the Incarnation," which configures human life..… -
Understanding the Human Person as Imago Dei: A Biblical Perspective | Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P.
Fr. Jordan Schmidt explores the concept of humans being created in God's image and likeness (Imago Dei) from a biblical perspective, particularly focusing on the Genesis creation account and St. Paul's teachings.This lecture was given on November 7..… -
Peripatetic Therapy: Taking Seriously Aristotle's World and the Role of Contemplation in It | Sr. Anna Wray, O.P.
This lecture was given on February 9th, 2024, at Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-eventsAbout the Speaker:Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. (Thomistic Institute) is a native of Connec..… -
Sacred Study: Loving God with Your Mind | Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, OP
Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy explores the meaning of loving God with all our minds, drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas's interpretation of the greatest commandment.This lecture was given on December 9th, 2024, at Dominican House of Studies.For more informatio..…