In this video, Bryan Kromholtz, OP discusses the clear influences of both Aristotelian thought and Neo-platonist thought on Thomas Aquinas. While much of Aquinas' philosophy relies heavily on Aristotle, Professor Kromholtz proposes that reading Aquinas as a "strict" Aristotelian would be incorrect, and directs us to examples of Neo-platonist themes at work in Aquinas' thinking about God, creation and beatitude. Read more about Professor Kromholtz at [ Ссылка ]
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The Dumb Ox Speaks is a project of the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology, engaging contemporary questions at the intersection of philosophy and theology. In these videos, DSPT faculty regularly provide insights based on their experiences of teaching, writing and ministry, as well as highlight the profound relevance of Thomas Aquinas and the Thomistic tradition to intellectual, societal, and spiritual life.
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