Listen in as Leonardo De Chirico joins David Schrock and Brad Green to discuss his appraisal of Thomas Aquinas.
00:41 – Intro
04:43 – Dr. De Chirico’s Background
09:04 – Engaging With Thomas Aquinas
12:40 – What Should We Know About Aquinas for Today?
15:23 – The Place of Thomas Aquinas in Church History
19:32 – How Did Aristotle Influence Aquinas?
26:00 – Aristotle and Scripture in Dialogue for Aquinas
31:48 – Why Would Someone Today Be So Drawn to Aristotle?
37:46 – Distinctions Between Aristotle and Plato
41:47 – What Are Strengths, Weaknesses, and Cautions with Aquinas?
49:53 – Closing Thoughts
51:04 - Outro
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