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- “Become Peacemakers in an Age of Confusion”
“Become Peacemakers in an Age of Confusion” by The Honorable Brian F. Burch II United States Ambassador to the Holy See Commencement 2026 Thomas Aquinas College, California
- “This Wisdom is a Grasping of God”
“This Wisdom Is a Grasping of God; Its Fruit Love and Joy” by Gregory Haggard (CA’26) Senior Address Commencement 2026 Thomas Aquinas College, California
- “No Other End than the Truth Itself”
“No Other End than the Truth Itself” by Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks
- "Music of the Triduum: A Spring Concert"
This episode features the "Music of the Triduum" concert by the Thomas Aquinas College, New England Choir & Orchestra from April 16, 2026. The program includes works by Albinoni, Pergolesi, Mozart, Bach, Buxtehude, and Handel, conducted by…
- "The Bible and Baptism"
Rev. Dr. Isaac Morales, Associate Professor of Theology at Providence College, delivered a lecture titled "The Bible and Baptism" on March 20, 2026, as part of the St. Vincent de Paul Lecture Series at Thomas Aquinas College.
- "Thucydides as a Philosopher"
Dr. John McCarthy delivered a Tutor Talk titled "Thucydides as a Philosopher" at Thomas Aquinas College on March 18, 2026.
- "What is Wisdom?"
Dr. John Nieto, a tutor at Thomas Aquinas College, delivered an informal talk on the subject of wisdom to the college's male students.
- "Rational Mind and Non-Rational Agency: Aquinas’ Augustinian Account of the Sinning Will"
Prince Albert von Thurn und Taxis delivered a lecture on "Rational Mind and Non-Rational Agency: Aquinas’ Augustinian Account of the Sinning Will and the Hierarchy of the Soul" at Thomas Aquinas College on February 27, 2026.
- "How the Idea of Divine Providence Shaped the Careers of Brown, Douglass, & Lincoln"
Dr. Adam Seagrave ('05) gives the annual President's Day lecture at Thomas Aquinas College, California, on February 20, 2026, entitled “God Willing: How the Idea of Divine Providence Shaped the Careers of John Brown, Frederick Douglass, an…
- "Foreign Policy Principles Underlining the Constitution"
"Foreign Policy Principles Underlining the Constitution" by Dr. Thomas West of Hillsdale College. Given for President's Day 2026 at Thomas Aquinas College, New England.
- AI and Humanity: What our Machines Say About Us - The Mind and the Machine: Episode 10
Can artificial intelligence really think, understand, or know anything at all? And if not, what does our relationship with AI reveal about who we are as human beings? In this tenth and final episode of The Mind and the Machine: Aquinas on…
- The Mind and the Machine - Main Theme
Original score for the YouTube limited series "The Mind and the Machine" a production of Thomas Aquinas College, original score composed by Richard Goforth, produced by Douglas Cummins and executive producers Chris Weinkopf and John Goyett…
- The Mind and the Machine - Intro Sequence & Credits
Original score for the YouTube limited series "The Mind and the Machine" a production of Thomas Aquinas College, original score composed by Richard Goforth, produced by Douglas Cummins and executive producers Chris Weinkopf and John Goyett…
- The Transcendentals
Original score for the YouTube limited series "The Mind and the Machine" a production of Thomas Aquinas College, original score composed by Richard Goforth, produced by Douglas Cummins and executive producers Chris Weinkopf and John Goyett…
- An Unknown Quantity
Original score for the YouTube limited series "The Mind and the Machine" a production of Thomas Aquinas College, original score composed by Richard Goforth, produced by Douglas Cummins and executive producers Chris Weinkopf and John Goyett…
- Faith Seeking Understanding
Original score for the YouTube limited series "The Mind and the Machine" a production of Thomas Aquinas College, original score composed by Richard Goforth, produced by Douglas Cummins and executive producers Chris Weinkopf and John Goyett…
- AI Will Never Think — Thinking Requires Life - The Mind and the Machine, Episode 9
Why does Thomas Aquinas believe that thinking and understanding require life itself? And what does that imply about the limits of artificial intelligence? In this ninth episode of The Mind and the Machine: Aquinas on AI, philosopher Dr. Mi…
- “The Eucharist and Typology”
“The Eucharist and Typology,” the 2026 St. Thomas Day Lecture at Thomas Aquinas College, New England, by Dr. Matthew Levering
- "Aquinas and Consequentialism"
"Aquinas and Consequentialism", a lecture given by Dr. Thomas Cavanaugh of the University of San Francisco, for Thomas Aquinas College on St. Thomas Day 2026.
- Why AI Will Never Truly Think - The Mind and the Machine: Episode 8
In this episode of The Mind and the Machine, philosopher Dr. Michael Augros explores what Thomas Aquinas can teach us about artificial intelligence, consciousness, and human thought. Can AI truly think or understand, or does it merely simu…
- The Gödel Problem: A Mathematical Argument Against AI Thought, The Mind and the Machine, Episode 7
The Gödel Problem: A Mathematical Argument Against AI Thought, The Mind and the Machine, Episode 7 by Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks
- Does Ai Understand? - Mind and Machine: Episode 6
Does Ai Understand? - Mind and Machine: Episode 6 by Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks
- Does AI Understand? - Mind and Machine Episode 5
Does AI Understand? - Mind and Machine Episode 5 by Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks
- “The Noble Due: Aquinas and Debitum Morale”
“The Noble Due: Aquinas and Debitum Morale,” a lecture by Rev. Patrick Carter, O.S.B. (’05), given at Thomas Aquinas College, New England, on November 21, 2025.
- Does AI Really Think? - The Mind and the Machine: Episode 4
Does AI Really Think? - The Mind and the Machine: Episode 4 by Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks
- How Minds Know - Mind and Machine Episode 3
This series examines the nature and limits of artificial intelligence through the lens of classical philosophy, with special attention to the thought of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. Its purpose is to illuminate what AI is, what it is not,…
- What is Artificial Intelligence? The Mind and the Machine Episode 2
What is Artificial Intelligence? The Mind and the Machine Episode 2 by Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks
- Is ChatGPT a Person - The Mind and the Machine Lesson 1
Is ChatGPT a Person - The Mind and the Machine Lesson 1 by Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks
- “How Scripture Requires All Christians to be Catholic”
“How Scripture Requires All Christians to be Catholic,” a tutor talk presented by Dr. Brett Smith of Thomas Aquinas College, New England, on December 3, 2025.
- “Literature and the Renewal of Moral Philosophy”
"Literature and the Renewal of Moral Philosophy," by Dr. Thomas Hibbs (J. Newton Rayzor Sr. Professor of Philosophy and Dean Emeritus at Baylor University). Presented at Thomas Aquinas College's 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.
- “At the Heart of Sexual Ethics: Reflections on Aquinas and Wojtyla”
“At the Heart of Sexual Ethics: Reflections on Aquinas and Wojtyla,” by Dr. Mathew D. Walz, given at Thomas Aquinas College, California, on November 7, 2025.
- “Art as Imitation: An Aristotelian Re-Activation”
Dr. Daniel McInerny of Christendom College presents the November lecture at Thomas Aquinas College, New England, “Art as Imitation: An Aristotelian Re-Activation.”
- "On the Definition of Person"
"On the Definition of Person," by Dr. Patrick Gardner (Tutor, Thomas Aquinas College, New England). Presented at Thomas Aquinas College's 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.
- “A Dumb Ox's Prayer to Bellow”
“A Dumb Ox's Prayer to Bellow,” by Dr. Michael Pakaluk (Catholic University of America). Presented at Thomas Aquinas College’s 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.
- “Homosexuality, a Corrupt Complexio and Brutishness”
“Homosexuality, a Corrupt Complexio and Brutishness,” by Dr. Janet Smith. Presented at Thomas Aquinas College’s 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.
- “Aquinas vs Scotus vs Aquinas on the Intrinsic Divisibility of Dimensive Quantity”
“Aquinas vs Scotus vs Aquinas on the Intrinsic Divisibility of Dimensive Quantity,” by Jordan Raum (Catholic University of America). Presented at Thomas Aquinas College’s 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.
- “Aquinas, Boethius, and the Art of Commentary”
“Aquinas, Boethius, and the Art of Commentary,” by Dr. Anthony Andres (Tutor, Thomas Aquinas College, California). Presented at Thomas Aquinas College’s 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.
- “Aquinas’s Application of the Essence-Energy Distinction to the Divine Attributes in the Summa”
“Aquinas’s Application of the Essence-Energy Distinction to the Divine Attributes in the Summa Theologiae,” by Dr. John Froula (St. Paul Seminary at the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota). Presented at Thomas Aquinas College’s 2025 Thomi…
- “The Best Praeambulum Fidei”
“The Best Praeambulum Fidei,” by Urban Hannon (University of Fribourg). Presented at Thomas Aquinas College’s 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.
- “Edith Stein, the Perennial Philosophy, and the Problem of Women”
“Edith Stein, the Perennial Philosophy, and the Problem of Women,” by Suzie Andres. Presented at Thomas Aquinas College’s 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.
- Analogy in Aquinas: Development or Consistency?
“Analogy in Aquinas: Development or Consistency?” by Shane Dowell (University of St. Thomas, Houston). Presented at Thomas Aquinas College’s 2025 Thomistic Summer Conference.
- Magistri Est Ordinare
Magistri Est Ordinare, or, “It is for teachers to order,” a tutor talk by Dr. Steven Cain at Thomas Aquinas College, New England, on October 8, 2025.
- “A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Funny Profundity, or Inane and Profane?”
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Funny Profundity, or Inane and Profane?” a “Tutor Talk,” presented by Dr. Travis Cooper at Thomas Aquinas College, California, on September 24, 2025
- “‘þe best boke of roumaunce’: Form and Meaning in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”
“‘þe best boke of roumaunce’: Form and Meaning in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,” a lecture by Dr. Amy Fahey at Thomas Aquinas College, New England, on September 20, 2025
- “The Neo-Aristotelian Nature of the Sexes”
“The Neo-Aristotelian Nature of the Sexes,” a 2025 lecture Dr. Tomás Bogardus at Thomas Aquinas College, California
- “The Place of a Knowledge of History in the Well Educated Human Person”
“The Place of a Knowledge of History in the Well Educated Human Person” by Thomas Aquinas College Lectures & Talks
- "Why Do We Need Questions?"
Opening lecture at Thomas Aquinas College, California, for 2025-26: "Why Do We Need Questions," by Dr. Sean Collins
- “Liberal Education and its Rivals”
Dr. Sean Cunningham's opening lecture for the 2025-26 Academic Year at Thomas Aquinas College, New England: “Liberal Education and its Rivals”
- "A Posture of Receptivity"
"A Posture of Receptivity," a homily given by the Most Rev. Sławomir Szkredka at Thomas Aquinas College, California's Convocation Mass of the Holy Spirit on August 25, 2025
- "The Wisdom of the Cross"
"The Wisdom of the Cross," an address given by the Most Rev. Sławomir Szkredka at Thomas Aquinas College, California's Matriculation Ceremony on August 25, 2025