The Growing Philosopher

This segment is a part of the broader discussion which focuses particularly on the Metaphysics of Thomas Aquinas. Thomas’s Metaphysics is thick and, at first, hard to understand; yet wading through his thought is well worth it. Thinking Metaphysically is, according to Thomas, the highest form a thought Philosophy can manage.

This is part one of a series on Thomism. Herein we discuss the definition, principles, and doctrines of Thomas Aquinas and his philosophy. References: (1) Charles Taylor: A Secular Age. https://www.amazon.com/Secular-Age-Charles-Taylor/dp/1522665056 Taylor’s work is a helpful overview of the distinction referenced in the podcast between the way contemporary man relates to the world and the … Continue reading "Thomism as an Approach to Philosophy (PODCAST)"

Recommending Reading “The Stranger” by Albert Camus – https://amzn.to/2yT82Tk “Aesop’s Fables” – https://amzn.to/2YJvfqc “Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad – https://amzn.to/33u2soq “Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan – https://amzn.to/2KvyQzB “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens – https://amzn.to/2GZX5np “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding – https://amzn.to/2H4jcco

In this episode we distinguish dogmatism from Dogmatics, discuss apologetics in relation to dogmatism, and relate the ideas of dogmatism, implicit faith, and Christian liberty to abusive systems. Finally, we discuss what Christians should do when confronted with dogmatist systems. The beginning of this episode up until 12:30 discusses philosophical questions related to the … Continue reading "TGP Podcast: Ecclesiastical Dogmatism, Abuse in the Church Pt. 2"

This episode features host Aaron Lague, Dirk Petterson, and Patrick Steckbeck. Unfortunately, it does not contain an introduction due to processing problems and the editing is sub-par. Nonetheless, we hope you benefit from the discussion about Dogmatism, particularly in the church, and Dogmatism’s practical outflow in the form of manipulation and abuse.

Works Cited and Linked to Amazon The Basic Works of Aristotle  This work includes sections from Aristotle’s Rhetoric and alsoread more S1, E2: Philosophy Proper – Part 2

Works Cited Aldous Huxley – A Brave New World Richard Muller – Post-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics Aristotle- Nicomachean Ethics

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