Kenneth Kemp
Emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of St. Thomas, specializing in history and philosophy of science and the relation between science and religion; author of The War That Never Was: Evolution & Christian Theology and other works on Christian responses to evolution.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 50min
The Scopes Trial & the Myth of Warfare between Science & Religion – Prof. Kenneth Kemp
Prof. Kenneth Kemp, emeritus philosophy professor who studies history and philosophy of science and religion, reevaluates the Scopes trial as legend rather than a simple science vs religion clash. He traces the legal, political, and local motives behind the case. He examines key players, competing theological views, and how the trial shaped public education and the myth of warfare between science and faith.
Feb 22, 2021 • 43min
Creation and Evolution: Answers to Different Questions | Prof. Kenneth Kemp
Prof. Kenneth Kemp discusses the harmony between creationism and evolution, exploring language similarities, faunal succession, and the doctrine of creation in Catholic theology. He delves into Darwin's theory, geological observations, and the relationship between chance and divine providence in evolutionary biology.
Apr 21, 2020 • 49min
St Thomas Aquinas on Natural Law: The Contemporary Relevance of a Medieval Idea | Prof. Kenneth Kemp
Prof. Kenneth Kemp discusses St. Thomas Aquinas' natural law theory, exploring its impact on ethics, law, and government. The podcast delves into the significance of objective moral principles, the role of religion in moral reasoning, and the intersections between divine, eternal, and human law. It also addresses civil disobedience, judicial review, and the application of natural law in American courts.
