October 30, 2018: Resources Edition - Dr. Kevin Vost, How to Think Like Aquinas

How does one of the Catholic Church’s greatest philosophical thinkers optimize his intellect? Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they speak with Dr. Kevin Vost about his book, How to Think Like Aquinas to find out.

Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:

How is Dr. Vost trying to reinvigorate the writings and thinking of St. Thomas Aquinas?
How did St. Thomas Aquinas bring Dr. Vost to convert from Atheism to Catholicism?
How has St. Thomas helped Dr. Vost better understand human psychology?
Why is St. Thomas Aquinas referred to as the Angelic Doctor?
Was the book intended to address memory issues or for other reasons?
What is the significance of St. Thomas’s letter to Brother John?
How does St. Thomas address falsehoods in modern thinking?
Why should we think like Aquinas as opposed to other philosophical thinkers?
What are the most common, logical fallacies of our time and how can we combat them?
Why does St. Thomas promote prayer when discussing better thinking techniques and practices?

Resources:

Spiritualdirection.com – website
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
Sophia Institute Press
How to Think Like Aquinas by Dr. Kevin Vost
The Seven Deadly Sins by Dr. Kevin Vost
The One Minute Aquinas by Dr. Kevin Vost
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Dan Burke

Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN's worldwide news network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses. Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com. In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church. Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.