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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 1H 27M

Aquinas at 800, Part 6: The Sensory and Beyond

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Episode Topic: The Sensory and Beyond (https://go.nd.edu/754c19)What do we and how can we know beyond what we can sense in the physical world? Contemplate Aquinas’ thoughts on why the philosophical limit of our sensations is cause for optimism, whether slothfulness might actually be a virtue, and how suffering is foundational to the development of our moral lives.Featured Speakers:Janet Effron, Director of Online Learning, McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre DameRoberto Zambiasi, Postdoctoral Researcher, De Wulf-Mansion Centre for Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy, Institute of Philosophy, KU LeuvenDerek McAllister, Instructor of Philosophy, Loyola University Maryland and Towson UniversityMelanie Susan Barrett, Professor of Moral Theology, University of St Mary of the Lake / Mundelein SeminaryRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/e6b445.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Aquinas at 800. (https://go.nd.edu/67b7c4)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: The Sensory and Beyond (https://go.nd.edu/754c19) What do we and how can we know beyond what we can sense in the physical world? Contemplate Aquinas’ thoughts on why the philosophical limit of our sensations is cause for optimism, whether slothfulness might actually be a virtue, and how suffering is foundational to the development of our moral lives. Featured Speakers: Janet Effron, Director of Online Learning, McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre DameRober...

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