The Catholic Church has always recognized that philosophy is necessary both to understand the faith as well as to defend it, and the need for a philosophically-informed faith has become more acute with the rise of secularism. James Jacobs joins us with an introduction to Catholic philosophy.

Further Reading

Seat of Wisdom An Introduction to Philosophy in the Catholic Tradition

Guest Info

James M. Jacobs is the author of Seat of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy in the Catholic Tradition. He’s director of philosophy programs and associate academic dean at Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, LA.

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