Ep. #110 – The Life & Thought of Fr. Herbert McCabe w/ Dr. Manni
Summary
Who was Fr. Herbert McCabe? Which teachers has the most profound influence on him? What did he emphasize when it came to philosophy and natural theology? What did he think about God and evil? Where should one begin when reading his work? Dr. Franco Manni joins me to answer these questions and more as we discuss his new book Herbert McCabe: Recollecting a Fragmented Legacy.
Guest Bio
Dr. Franco Manni has earned a PhD in philosophical Theology from King’s College in London. He has done work in multiple areas of philosophy including: Italian political philosophers, philosophical theology and ethics as well as the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. He has presented papers at several conferences around the world and recently published a book Herbert McCabe: Recollecting a Fragmented Legacy.
Topics Covered
- Who was Fr. Herbert McCabe?
- Who were his intellectual influences?
- Who did he influence?
- What are some highlights of his thoughts on natural theology?
- How did he approach the problem of evil?
- What was unique about his approach to Christology?
- If someone wants to start reading McCabe, where should they begin?
Resources Mentioned
Herbert McCabe: Recollecting a Fragmented Legacy by Dr. Franco Manni
On Aquinas by Fr. Herbert McCabe OP
Love, Law, and Language by Fr. Herbert McCabe OP
God Matters by Fr. Herbert McCabe OP
McCabe on the Divine Nature (blog post) by Dr. Edward Feser
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