Aquinas at 800, Part 5: Human Dignity

Episode Topic: Human Dignity 

How can Thomas Aquinas continue to influence the way we think about human dignity, even today? In a world more deeply in need than ever, contemplate Aquinas’ thoughts on the connection between human dignity, compassion, disabilities, and the sacraments.

Featured Speakers:

• Carlos A. Casanova, Visiting Professor at the Hamilton Center, University of Florida
• John O’Callaghan ’86 MS, ’96 Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
• Michael Waddell, McMahon Aquinas Chair in Philosophy, Saint Mary’s College
• David Lantigua ’12 Ph.D., William W. and Anna Jean Cushwa Co-Director of the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism, Associate Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Aquinas at 800. 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to the Speaker and Topic
• 4:36 Nietzsche's Criticisms and Aquinas' Perspective
• 29:05 Autistic Identity and Social Ontology
• 45:23 Understanding Autistic Identity
• 50:44 Q&A Session Begins
• 59:25 Theological Perspectives on Human Dignity
• 1:18:57 Q&A Session on Human Dignity