George Corbett

George Corbett, a Professor of Theology at the University of St Andrews, delves into a Thomistic approach to ethics, emphasizing the interplay of technology and moral virtues in achieving the good life. He discusses how understanding the true nature of happiness involves a relationship with God and draws from Aristotle and Aquinas. Corbett highlights the importance of cultivating moral virtues through practice and the transformative potential of faith, hope, and love, illustrating how these elements shape our pursuit of genuine fulfillment.

George Corbett, Professor of Theology at St. Andrews and specialist in Dante and Aquinas, guides listeners through medieval debates and modern readings. He traces Leo XIII’s campaign to read Dante as Thomist and critiques Etienne Gilson’s opposing view. Short, lively takes explore papal initiatives, scholarly controversies, and Dante’s portrayal of Aquinas in the Heaven of the Sun.

Prof. George Corbett, a Dante scholar and theology professor at St Andrews, frames the Divine Comedy as a journey of desire guided by reason (Virgil) and grace (Beatrice). He explores sin’s dark wood, Hell as loss of hope, Purgatory’s training of will and reason, and Paradise’s ordered love. The talk highlights Dante’s poetic cosmology, Thomistic influences, and the transformative power of desire.

Prof. George Corbett, a Theology Professor at the University of St Andrews and Director of Cephas, dives into the relationship between beauty, faith, and culture. He discusses Pope Benedict XVI's insights on art's role in fostering connections to Christ. The discussion covers Mozart's music as a pathway to the divine, alongside his intricate ties to Catholicism and Freemasonry. Corbett emphasizes the importance of reclaiming art's spiritual significance over its commercialization, encouraging listeners to engage deeply with aesthetics for enlightenment.

George Corbett, a Professor of Theology at the University of St Andrews, explores St. Thomas Aquinas as both a patron saint for scholars and a beacon of holiness. He discusses Aquinas' early challenges, particularly his abduction and commitment to the Dominican order. Corbett highlights Aquinas' unique spiritual journey and his contributions to blending reason with faith, as illustrated in Dante's Divine Comedy. This engaging lecture emphasizes the significance of prayer in intellectual pursuits and the ongoing relevance of Thomistic thought.