Episodes
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The Thomistic Mind: Episode 12
Episode 12 — The Nature of Proof In this episode of The Thomistic Mind, Dr. Jason Reed explores the nature of proof, soundness, and what it means for an argument to truly establish truth. You’ll learn: • The difference between validity, truth, and soundness • Why a sound argument is the goal of...
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The Thomistic Mind: Episode 11
Episode 11 — Syllogisms, Validity, and Sound Reasoning In this episode of The Thomistic Mind, Dr. Jason Reed continues the formal study of logic, focusing on how arguments actually work and how to evaluate them correctly. This lecture introduces: • Hypothetical syllogisms (“if–then” reasoning) •...
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The Thomistic Mind: Episode 10
Episode 10 — Logic, Arguments, and Validity In this episode of The Thomistic Mind, Dr. Jason Reed continues the formal study of logic itself, focusing on how reason evaluates arguments and discovers truth. This lecture explains: • What an argument is (premises and conclusion) • Why logic is…
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The Thomistic Mind: Episode 9
Episode 9 — Starting the Basics of Logic In this episode of The Thomistic Mind, Dr. Jason Reed begins formal instruction in logic by explaining what arguments are and why they matter. Logic is not debate, persuasion, or emotion—it is the disciplined study of reason ordered toward truth. This...
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The Thomistic Mind: Episode 08
Episode 8 — Why Study Logic? The Laws of Thought & Christian Doctrine In this episode of The Thomistic Mind, Dr. Jason Reed continues the classical discussion of logic and Christian belief, beginning with an important review of key distinctions that are essential for understanding logic rightly....
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The Thomistic Mind: Episode 07
Episode 7 — Why Study Logic? Why should we study logic at all? In this episode of The Thomistic Mind, Dr. Jason Reed continues the classical introduction to logic by explaining why logic matters—especially for philosophy, theology, and the life of faith. Building on the previous discussion of…
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The Thomistic Mind: Episode 06
Episode 6 — The Start of the Logic Journey What is logic—and why does it matter? In this episode of The Thomistic Mind, Dr. Jason Reed begins a classical introduction to logic through Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. Logic is not debate tactics, everyday planning, or opinion-sharing. It is the...
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The Thomistic Mind: Episode 05
Episode #5: The Church on Philosophy (Continued) In this episode of The Thomistic Mind, Dr. Jason Reed concludes the Church’s teaching on philosophy by examining Pope Leo XIII’s Aeterni Patris and Pope St. John Paul II’s Fides et Ratio, before introducing the series’ next major focus: logic. The...
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The Thomistic Mind: Episode 04
Episode #4: The Church on Philosophy (Continued) In this episode of The Thomistic Mind, Dr. Jason Reed continues the Catholic Church’s teaching on philosophy, beginning with a short review of Episode 3 and returning to Christ as the Divine Logos (John 1:1)—the eternal Word, Reason, and Wisdom of...
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The Thomistic Mind: Episode 03
Episode #3: The Church on Philosophy In this episode of The Thomistic Mind, Dr. Jason Reed offers a brief review of key themes from Episode 2, including the biblical command to give reasons for the faith, the need to refute false ideas about God, and the importance of intellectual formation…
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The Thomistic Mind: Episode 02
Episode #2: Whether One Should Study Philosophy (Continued) In this episode of The Thomistic Mind, Dr. Jason Reed continues the discussion on whether Christians should study philosophy. The first portion of the episode offers a substantial review of Episode 1, revisiting the biblical foundations...
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The Thomistic Mind: Episode 01
Episode #1: Whether One Should Study Philosophy Should Christians study philosophy—or does it threaten faith? In this first episode of The Thomistic Mind, Dr. Jason Reed argues that philosophy is not the enemy of Christianity but one of its greatest allies. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, St.…
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Learn about the life and thought of Thomas Aquinas. In this podcast, Dr. Jason Reed will help you understand the angelic doctor and his relevance for today.
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