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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 22 MIN

Philosophy: The Queen of the Sciences

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter

Richard Spinello looks at the intersecting life stories of four important Catholic philosophers of the 20th century - Jacques Maritain, Edith Stein, Dietrich von Hildebrand, and Karol Wojtyla - and examines the salient themes of their respective philosophies.Further ReadingFour Catholic Philosophers: Rejoicing in the TruthGuest InfoRichard Spinello is Professor of Management Practice at Boston College and a member of the adjunct faculty at St John’s Seminary in Boston. He is the author of several books including Four Catholic Philosophers: Rejoicing in Truth This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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