Ep. #236 – What is Classical Theism? w/ Dr. Edward Feser
Summary
What is classical theism? What makes it distinct from theism in general? How should we answer common charges that classical theism makes God cold, distant, and unloving? Is there accuracy to the charge that classical theism is based purely on Greek philosophy as opposed to Scripture? What should we make of the confusion over terminology, specifically regarding “theistic personalism”, “neo-classical theism”, “process theism”, and other labels? Dr. Edward Feser joins us to discuss these topics.
Guest Bio
Edward Feser teaches philosophy at Pasadena City College. His primary academic research interests are in the philosophy of mind, moral and political philosophy, and philosophy of religion. He is the author of many books including Five Proofs of the Existence of God which we talked about on a previous podcast episode several years ago. Dr. Ed Feser welcome back to the CT Podcast.
Resources
The Last Superstition by Dr. Ed Feser
Aquinas by Dr. Edward Feser
Five Proofs of the Existence of God by Dr. Edd Feser
Aristotle’s Revenge by Dr. Edward Feser
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Ep. #32 – An Interview with Dr. Edward Feser
Ep. #200 – Divine Impassibility: Exposition & Defense w/ Dr. James Dolezal
