The Marriage of Medieval Metaphysics and Modern Personalism

In this lecture series, Dr. Peter Kreeft examines key ideas in philosophy by comparing and contrasting two representative philosophers in each episode.
In lecture 12, Dr. Kreeft discusses the possible unity between what he claims is the best of the old and the best of the new-a marriage of the metaphysics of St. Thomas Aquinas with the anthropology of Personalism.
To learn more about these philosophers and the other major philosophers who helped shape the world, check out Dr. Kreeft's book series, "Socrates' Children: An Introduction to Philosophy from the 100 Greatest Philosophers": books.wordonfire.org/socrates...
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[@brandonf.6495]

Amazing series. Truly the greatest philosopher of our time. Thank you, Dr. Kreeft!

[@daniellamunoz8894]

I can't get enough of these lectures Dr. Kreeft! After hearing this I am in awe. Here I thought the history of philosophy was of a great start and after the renaissance only shadows and the destruction of wisdom rather than love for it, and now I have a spark of hope thanks to this proposition I was not introduced to in my studies of philosophy. Thank you and God bless you and the Word on Fire Institute.

[@danielcarriere1958]

I wonder how he will cover that! Definitely saint JP2 and and saint Edith Stein. Edith Stein's the science of the cross is just an amazing work.

[@Sean-oh3ph]

Thank you for this excellent and eye-opening lecture series, Dr. Kreeft!

[@antoniomoyal]

Brilliant as usual. I will have to review it several times.

[@mgm6076]

can i point out how underrated this channel is? a subscriber here...

[@2009Artteacher]

Wonderful . Thank you for an enlightened summary of your incredible journey! A walk with God through the footsteps of philosophy.

[@infinitame0517]

What a wonderful presentation! I will soon enter the Ph.D in philosophy working on this exact subject. I agree that the antidote to modern philosophy is there in great part!

[@johnmartin4650]

Thank you , thank you…..an amazing series…..let’s hear it for that man Kreeft and those Word on Fire people.

[@reginaclaire4680]

dear God, never let dr kreeft be separated from you.

[@naturelover1284]

this would be better as a discussion format especially for beginners

[@BenB23.]

Im a Lutheran and really enjoy Dr. Kreeft's lectures. Theres so much we agree on. I dont think Luther intended to divorce faith and reason from one another and this is true for his followers as well. For instance Protestants accepted Heleocentric model of the universe before Catholics and the Lutheran confessions refrence Aristotles ethics in a positive light.

[@danielcarriere1958]

Need a transcript of this. Sanctity is to personhood as essence is to existence. The true introduction to metaphysics is the study of the saints. Sanctity is the actualization and perfection of personhood. Saints are more ontologically real than anyone else. I have to read some Gabriel Marcel's Essay on the Ontological Mystery. Wow .... just wow.

[@Tybourne1991]

Wow, what a gem-like finale! Such a delightful fusion of witty banter and deep meditation. This marvelous blend of Thomistic metaphysics and Personalist epistemology has me buzzing with curiosity about its far-reaching implications for every nook and cranny of human existence. It's as if a treasure trove of understanding and insight has been unlocked. Simply marvellous!

[@nicholasvogt2524]

I will miss these so much!

[@adamwhite1920]

This was a profound lecture for me. Although I was being and doing (in layman's terms: working) while listening, I felt deeply enlightened by your unique and eloquent study of the saints and the sacred and their kind. I am therefore most grateful for what you have imparted to my understanding of not only who I am but what I am and what my place in the world with others means.

[@reginaclaire4680]

dr kreeft is a saint.

[@heroicacts5218]

This is just amazing. If this lecture was a videogame, it would have been in God mode!

[@dynamic9016]

Thanks much Dr. Peter Kreef..

[@luisaguirre5208]

I need to see it again to catch all the concepts.