Building Virtue Through Aquinas’ Philosophy

In this episode, hosts Julia and Gino engage with Dave Palmer, a Catholic educator and radio host, to explore the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. They discuss how Aquinas’ philosophy can help families build virtue and moral clarity in today’s complex world. Dave shares his journey of understanding Aquinas, the importance of simplicity in his teachings, and practical ways families can apply these lessons in their daily lives. The conversation also touches on the historical context of Aquinas, the role of technology in learning, and the unique nature of persons as made in the image of God.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas
02:50 The Journey of Understanding Aquinas
05:30 Practical Applications of Aquinas’ Teachings
08:26 The Nature of God and Simplicity
11:12 Aquinas and Moral Clarity in a Confusing World
14:14 The Historical Context of Aquinas
16:55 Personal Revelations from Studying Aquinas
19:51 The Role of Technology in Learning
22:31 Virtue and Its Importance
24:59 Understanding God Outside of Time
28:14 The Structure of Aquinas’ Teachings
30:57 The Responsibility of Teaching Aquinas
33:25 The Impact of Aquinas on Family Conversations
36:20 Finding Goodness in All Things
38:56 The Unique Nature of Persons
41:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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