Aquinas at 800, Part 14: Obstacles to Moral Action

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The episode discusses the obstacles to moral action through the lens of Thomas Aquinas's ethical framework.

Episode Topic: Obstacles to Moral Action Explore how Thomas Aquinas transforms 13th-century ethics into a blueprint for modern life. Join elite scholars as they bridge the gap between ancient habits and contemporary character development, revealing how our first moral choices and the “architecture of consent” continue to shape our journey toward virtue and human flourishing. Featured Speakers: José M. Torralba, University of NavarraRobert J. Barry, Providence CollegeIsabel Lemaître Palma, Uni...

People in this episode

Guests: José M. Torralba, Robert J. Barry, Isabel Lemaître Palma

Topics covered

• Aquinas
• moral action
• ethics
• character development
• virtue
• human flourishing

Keywords

• Aquinas
• moral choices
• architecture of consent
• ethics
• virtue
• character development
• human flourishing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Navarra, Providence College, University of Notre Dame

Books & works: Aquinas

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