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Jan 6, 2025 1 hr 1 min

Bl. John Duns Scotus w/Dr. Tom Ward

from The Future is Human

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. Ordered by Love: https://angelicopress.com/products/or... After Stoicism (SOLD OUT!): https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/prod... 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

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