Jan 06 2025 61 mins 4
In this conversation, Dr. Tom Ward joins the shot to talk about his journey to Catholicism, the role of family in nurturing belief, and the theological and philosophical contributions of Blessed John Duns Scotus to the Catholic Tradition. Our dialogue explores the challenges faced by converts, the importance of understanding church history, and the nuances of Scotus's thought, particularly regarding univocity and analogy in relation to God and creation, misconceptions about Bl. John Duns Scotus' association with nominalism, his unique perspectives on individuality and the nature of the will, and his intriguing theory about the fall of Satan and its implications for understanding moral choices. We wrap up with a brief discussion on Stoicism, its resurgence in modern times, and the relevance of Boethius' thoughts in this context.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Tom Ward and His Work
01:27 Dr. Ward's Journey to Catholicism
15:57 The Role of Family in Faith
16:22 Exploring Blessed John Duns Scotus
23:32 Univocity and Analogy in Scotus's Thought
30:39 Understanding Duns Scotus and Nominalism
39:38 The Individuality and Haecceity in Scotus' Thought
47:07 The Fall of Satan: Duns Scotus' Unique Perspective
57:44 Stoicism and Its Relevance Today
