Blasting Holes Through the Buffered Self
Bishop Robert Barron enthusiastically recommends Fr Robert Spitzer’s book “The Soul’s Upward Yearning” as an antidote to the postmodern “buffered self”.
Browsing: Philosophy
Can Ethics Survive in an Age of Public Opinion?
Scott Stephens speaks on the rise of the press and the public, and the problems which have arisen alongside in political and social discourse.
“Bridge of Spies” and the Path to Virtue
Bishop Robert Barron explains how James B. Donovan of the recent film “Bridge of Spies” exemplifies a classical notion of the cardinal virtues.
René Girard, Church Father
Bishop Barron reflects on the late Catholic philosopher René Girard, and how he demonstrated Christianity to be a revolutionary revelation of the true God.
The Christian Act of Faith & Atheist Misunderstandings
Dr Brendan Tuffett refutes the claim that Christianity is a blind belief and demonstrates against naturalists that the Christian type of belief is rational.
Christianity and the Liberal Tradition: Friend of Foe?
Alex Sidhu examines political liberalism and its relationship with Christianity, including liberalism’s claim to neutrality and denial of objective truth.
Catholics Read The Extraordinary Cabman
Luke, Kiara and Victoria explore the problems with radical skepticism, and what our features as humans show us about how we should approach the world.
Humility and Hierarchy
Anna Krohn presents the heart-centred philosophy of Dietrich von Hildebrand which recognises human dignity, hierarchy of virtues, and a demand of humility.