History of Philosophy Audio Archive

#103 - The Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas: Kenneth L. Schmitz on Scholasticism, the Proof of God's Existence, and the Beatific Vision


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Thomas Aquinas is the smartest man who ever lived - with the sole exception of Jesus Christ.

-Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy at Boston College

St. Thomas Aquinas is known for producing history’s most complete system of Christian philosophy. In the late thirteenth century, this quiet, reflective Dominican scholar combined the work of Aristotle with Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and pagan thought to reconcile reason and faith. He believed we can know that God exists but not what God is like. Thomas concluded that mortal happiness is uncertain but immortal happiness is the ultimate end of life; beatitude is to pass beyond death to "see the face of God." His thought continues to exert a powerful influence on Catholic philosophy today. 

-Kenneth L. Schmitz, author of this recording's script. (1922-2017)

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