The next great philosopher in the tradition of western thought was Thomas Aquinas. As we survey his intellectual developments, we'll address the following questions:
- Within the broad tradition of Christian scholars, what makes Aquinas so unique?
- What was Aquinas' goal in examining and writing about even the most seemingly insignificant theological disputes?
- How does Aquinas explain the nature of evil?
Recommended Reading: Snell, RJ. Lost in the Chaos: Immanence, Despair, Hope. New York: Angelico Press, 2023.
This episode of The Pillars is generously sponsored by Amanda and Andrew Gold in memory of John Hines.
