What happens when the philosophy of a pagan Greek is used to defend the dogma of the Catholic Church?

In this episode, we explore the Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas—the medieval theologian who synthesized Aristotle with Christianity and created the official philosophy of the Catholic Church. Aquinas is one of the most important philosophers in Western history. Was Aquinas a great philosopher, or a clever apologist who used reason to justify dogma?

📜 Topics Covered:

• The High Middle Ages: Gothic cathedrals, epic poetry, and intellectual ferment
• The Rediscovery of Aristotle: Why "the philosopher" challenged Christian theology
• The Scholastic Method: Reasoning towards a pre-determined conclusion
• Thomism: The synthesis of faith and reason
• The Cosmological Foundation: Why worldview m ...