Nov 6, 2024 | Wednesday Quotes
Much of what we need in life we must ask for. As this is simply a given, it points to the importance of learning how, what, and whom to ask. Thomas Aquinas holds that we can naturally know that there is a God who can help us, and who is worthy of honor and worship....
Aug 7, 2024 | Wednesday Quotes
There is much more than meets the eye in grandparenting. In grandparenting is perhaps the single greatest instance of the active human life coming to fruition. If this seems an exaggeration, it at least bears closer examination. We should not be misled by a popular...
Jun 26, 2024 | Wednesday Quotes
A central issue in parenting is discovering our role in the moral formation of our children. How do we best go about doing our part in helping them become the people we so want them to be? This is of course a complex question, and perhaps the first thing to realize is...
Oct 4, 2023 | Wednesday Quotes
The term ‘philosopher kings’ sticks in the head of students of ancient philosophy. In Plato’s Republic Socrates memorably asserts that “until philosophers take control of a city, there’ll be no respite from evil for either city or citizens…” Plato’s assertion here has...
Sep 20, 2023 | Wednesday Quotes
There are important analogies between a father in a family and a ruler in a nation. This is perhaps especially clear in the consequences of their failure. Aquinas writes that “royal dignity is rendered hateful to many people on account of the wickedness of tyrants.”...
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