“The Dignity of Being a Substance”

Metaphysics and the Soul in Thomas Aquinas

Co-sponsored by the Committee on Social Thought and the Program in Medieval Studies Thomas Aquinas characterized the person as “what is most perfect” and “most worthy” in all of nature. What grounds […]

“The Importance of Elizabeth Anscombe”

Co-sponsored by the Department of Philosophy TO LISTEN: right click on below links to download or open in new window “The Importance of Elizabeth Anscombe,” Anselm Mueller (part 1) “The Importance of Elizabeth […]

“Right Reason”

“Right Reason”

Co-sponsored by the Ancient Philosophy Workshop and the Practical Philosophy Workshop

“Politics as Vocation in Cicero and Burke”

“Politics as Vocation in Cicero and Burke”

Mary Ann Glendon A.B., J.D., M.C.L., University of Chicago Professor of Law, Harvard University Law School, President, The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences On the occasion of the publication of […]