Argument and Dialectic (Aquinas 101)
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The calling of St. Thomas Aquinas was to pose all the most relevant questions, face all the most relevant difficulties involved in each question, and draw all the relevant distinctions.
Argument and Dialectic (Aquinas 101) - Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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A wonderful explanation and pleasant antidote to despair of discovering absolute truth. Thank you.
Nice video. The definition of dialectic seems assumed. It would be good to succinctly define what it is and then describe it.
Here is a philosophical critique of the video "Argument and Dialectic (Aquinas 101)" from the perspective of the arguments and topics discussed in the video:
This video provides a helpful introduction and overview of how Thomas Aquinas approached arguments and dialectic in his philosophical and theological works. According to the video, Aquinas engaged in careful logical argumentation and acknowledged rational objections and counterarguments from opposing philosophical perspectives. His use of dialectic, or respectful exchange of differing reasonable positions, demonstrates his view that divine truths can be explored and better understood through civil philosophical discourse.
The video outlines three main components of Aquinas' dialectical method. The first is showing how arguments from authority like sacred Scripture and Church Tradition can be supported by rational philosophy. However, some may argue this approach gives religion too much privilege in philosophical inquiry. The second aspect discussed is Aquinas addressing common objections to theological or philosophical stances he defended. While this displays openness to critique, it could still be accused of ultimately prioritizing defending predetermined conclusions. Third, the video notes Aquinas drawing on the philosophies of others like Aristotle but adapting and transforming them as needed to integrate with revelation. Yet one may question how much openness there was to having his theological or philosophical system fundamentally challenged.
Overall, this video provides a fair introduction to Aquinas' respect for reasoned arguments, acknowledgement of alternative positions, and integration of various philosophical sources into his thought. However, some more critical questions could be raised about how open his dialectical method ultimately was to the possibility of conclusions other than those he had already determined to be true based on his theological and philosophical foundations. A more postmodern perspective may argue no thinker, including Aquinas, engaged in truly neutral philosophical dialectic untainted by predetermined convictions. But the video helpfully highlights Aquinas' aim for philosophical rigor and responsiveness to critique within his own historical context.
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Now, this is nice. I really like the tone of mini-lecture. Is there any resources of yours to learn more about dialectics in christian thought? What is the attitude to Hegel's and his approach, for example?
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:20 🤔 Aristotle saw the conflict of opinions as an opportunity to find truth through a process of inquiry called dialectic.
01:11 🌦️ Progress in understanding involves confronting difficulties or puzzles, drawing distinctions, and gaining insights to resolve conflicts in knowledge.
03:33 📚 Saint Thomas Aquinas used dialectic to systematically work through questions, face difficulties, and draw distinctions, resulting in perennial truths in theology.
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My metric brain took a few seconds to process that.
To live life without judgement of others, to have sympathy, empathy, and humility, is the tenets of a more fulfilling life. I have found these without the Bible or church. But as a believer in Jesus, these coincidentally, were his teachings. Self awareness is of utmost importance. I'm still learning, and putting into practice these attributes every day. Wether you have a profound belief in god, or not, you can still walk with Jesus.
Our society is starving to death for need of God and critical thinking. Thanks
Isn't 3:30- 3:50 the scientific method?
Yes, the scientific method which is based on ideals from the age of enlightenment which were based on the discoveries of the renaissance, which was influenced by the works of St Thomas (and other scholastics)
Well, actually no.
In the scientific, you pose a hypothesis.
And there’s supposed to be an experiment which (ideally) should be replicated.
And the conclusions will prove, disprove, or make inconclusive the original hypothesis.
Do these guys ever debate real philosophers or do they just get off pretending that Aquinas's philosophy wasn't completely overthrown in the Enlightenment?
Fr Gregory Pine does not necessarily with other philosophers but he makes objections. This channel's purpose is to teach thomistic philosophy to new people
The latter, and it's way better than the former.
This very video is a response to Postmodern Nihilism, a product of the Enlightenment
Aquinas caused the enlightenment