BONUS|Philosophy for Real People w/ Fr. McTeigue S.J.
Summary
What is philosophy and why is it important? How do faith and reason relate to each other? How can we think about worldviews? What is a human person? Fr. Robert McTeigue joins me to discuss these questions and more on a bonus episode.
Guest Bio
Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., is a member of the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus. He has lectured worldwide on philosophy and theology. A member of the National Ethics Committee of the Catholic Medical Association, he is host and producer of the radio show The Catholic Current on the Station of the Cross.
Topics
- How did you become a Jesuit? Give us some highlights of your backstory.
- What is your book Real Philosophy for Real People about?
- How do you handle the topics of faith, reason, and mystery?
- What is a worldview and how might we think about them?
- How can we combat temptations to shallow thinking and uncritical discussions?
- What is a human person?
- Can you sum up in 60 seconds or less: what is philosophy and why should we care about it?
Resources
Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living by Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J.
The Universe Next Door by James W. Sire
What We Can’t Not Know by J. Budziszewski
The Catholic Current (Podcast & Radio Show)
Fr. Robert McTeigue’s columns at Aleteia.org
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