In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Smith and Dr. Bulzacchelli discuss the meaning and history of the various political alignments, including "left" "right", "center right," etc. Once this terminology is defined the various alignments

are evaluated in the light of Catholic theology. This episode is helpful for those Catholics (and others) confused by contemporary political labels.

Topics:

The French Revolution

Liberalism

Conservatism

Revolutionary politics

Subsidiarity

Anti-clericalism

The Enlightenment

For more political philosophy from a Thomist, solidarism, and corporatist perspective visit: https://logosletter2022.substack.com/

In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Bulzacchelli and Dr. Smith discuss current political events from a Catholic perspective. The discussion focuses especially on presidential politics, the rule of law, the administrative state, and the politics of abortion. The conversation bypasses the usual shallow polemics and engages the deeper trends and underlying ideas of current events.

Topics include:

Abortion and gradualism

The Well-formed Catholic conscience,

The managerial revolution

The deep state

Biden's mental decline

Cover ups and the rule of law

#managerial_revolution, #abortion, #election_2024

Explore the intersection of politics and philosophy with Dr. Smith here: https://logosletter2022.substack.com/

For an in-depth Thomistic critique of modern politics consider purchasing Dr. Smith's book: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Modern-Political-Ideas-Christians/dp/B08M2BKBR1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MHO38G2CLHZ0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jkvuF_6ZCTrArsAOtdDPtY5KVZZH_EVaHSGtmtxiJ6FluO6Ho2gftfXQTf-_uhu8ODua7IwTbGSX8LNBlUec5nAN36Whisbjsnt37PoO2zSqXNxpI_Ti2DauhVg4rHXR5yzYVhU4lKDbmCMvclXNfBLeuUjphzqoWnR2oHU1BVvn86f808u31ereJmDdbIwbGSv_VCVs2NDeBihOzrDTbiEtkuzLJvB4j5-uJegkO70.852QKpSE3UCU2FANZWZa7CQo2lhJt8eHItOED6o6WZk&dib_tag=se&keywords=understanding+modern+political+ideas&qid=1723905217&sprefix=understanding+modern+political+ideas%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1

Dr. Bulzacchelli and Dr. Smith discuss "pastoral theology".

Can pastoral theology be intellectually rigorous?

What distinguishes "pastoral theology" from speculative theology and other subdisciplines in theology?

Is there a danger of too sharply dichotomizing between these two theological projects?

How does pastoral theology overlap with non-theological disciplines, like sociology, psychology, economics, cultural studies, and so on?

What does the landscape of pastoral theology look like today? What are the biggest issues for effectively ministering to the Church, and spreading the Gospel, in our time and culture?

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#pastoral_theology, #liturgy, #holy_mass

In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Smith and Dr. Bulzacchelli explore the unique character and ethos of medieval philosophy. The discussion focuses on distinguishing characteristics, the decline of the Roman empire, the intersection of faith and reason, and especially the enduring value of medieval philosophical thought. Join in, subscribe, and share with others!

Topics:

The Fall of the Roman Empire

The Carolingian Renaissance

The Catholic Church

Metaphysics

Faith and Reason

Civilization theory

This discussion is based on a forthcoming essay over at logosletter2022.substack.com.

The Liberal Arts and the Renewal of Western Civilization

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#liberalarts, #Western_civilization, #Classical_Education

Have you ever heard of the liberal arts? Maybe when you were applying for college? But you probably don't know that the liberal arts are at the heart of western civilization? In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Smith explores the history, meaning, and value of the liberal arts. This is a great opportunity to reflect on the role of education in shaping the world around us. Listen. Learn theology. Explore philosophy.

Topics include:

The decline of education

Citizenship

The liberal arts

Postmodernism and deconstruction

The spirit of Western Civilization

For more great philosophical content check out Dr. Smith's Logos Letter: https://logosletter2022.substack.com/. For a Thomistic critique of modern political ideas, see Dr. Smith' book, Understanding Modern Political Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-...

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was a leading churchman and one of the greatest Catholic theologians of the 20th century. In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Bulzacchelli leads us on a guided tour of Ratzinger's classic text, Introduction to Christianity. In this discussion, we explore the problems of presenting Christian faith in the contemporary world, Ratzinger's dialectical engagement with existentialism, freedom, Vatican II, theology and culture, and much more. You will not want to miss this episode.

Topics include:

Existentialism

Postmodernism

Jean Paul Sartre

Martin Heidegger

Freedom

God and Modern Indifference

Theological Enculturation

For more great philosophical content check out Dr. Smith's Logos Letter: https://logosletter2022.substack.com/.

For a Thomistic critique of modern political ideas, see Dr. Smith' book, Understanding Modern Political Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Modern-Political-Ideas-Christians/dp/B08M2BKBR1

We live in interesting times --- for better or worse. Confusion and anxiety are the hallmarks of the age. In this episode, our contributors discuss and critique the key cultural, political, and philosophical developments of 2023. The discussion covers divergent views on natalism, the sexula revolution, political power, the decline of liberalism, and so much more. Join us as we continue to explore the Catholic intellectual tradition, classical philosophy, and the world around us.

Topics Include:

Natalism, the culture of death, the culture of life

Abortion and politics

Political power

Higher education

The common good

The failure of liberalism

#sexual_revolution, #2023, #Abortion

Dr. Bulzacchelli speaks with canonist Tyler Ross about the matrimony in the Catholic Church today from the perspective of canon law. Topics include:

Annulment

Mixed marriages

Impediments and Defects in attempted marriages

Are you confused and frustrated by current cultural trends? You are in good company. America and Europe are experiencing an unprecedented period of self-destruction. What is going on!? This episode is wide-ranging romp through the philosophical flotsam of our current cultural crisis. And we are featuring a new guest: Mr. Whit Smith --- entrepreneur, music producer, and Catholic provocateur. If you want to understand what is going on, this is the podcast for you. Listen, subscribe, and share.

Topics include:

Postmodernism

The Enlightenment

Utilitarianism

Scientism

Covid-19

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#postmodernism, #zeitgeist, #hedonism

Famously Aristotle claims that being ("reality") is primarily said of substance and claims that substance is the basic, foundational, unity of reality. In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Smith and Mr. Grossheim (Ph.D. student in Philosophy) explain how substance is discovered through a methodical analysis of change, which culminates in the insight that real composites are always composed of form and matter, that is, that substance cannot be reduced to a more basic kind of reality. Listen, enjoy, share, and subscribe!

Topics include:

Substance and accidents

Matter, form, and privation

Reductionism and ancient atomism

Plato and the separate forms

Form-matter composition

Design in nature