Like the early philosophers and theologians before us, we are seeking to nourish our souls, discover the truth, and live in the world, but not of it. Welcome to the Magnus Podcast where John Johnson and Larissa Bianco hope to connect contemporary thinkers to conversations from the catacombs in the classical, Christian tradition before us. The Magnus Podcast is a production of the Albertus Magnus Institute, Inc. Dedicated to the promotion of another sort of learning, the Albertus Magnus Institute seeks to invite all into the truth, ”Omnes ad Veritatem.”
Episodes
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
"Sing, goddess, the anger of Peleus’ son Achilleus and its devastation,…” Enjoy this taste of the Magnus Fellowship with Senior Fellow Joseph Pearce and Magnus Fellows as they dive into the world of Homer and explore the first three books of his Iliad.
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Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Join Dr. Hellen Freeh in her Magnus Fellowship course Friendship and Freedom in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings as she unpacks the meaning of language, love, and friendship.
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Saturday Nov 27, 2021
Saturday Nov 27, 2021
"The wise man has knowledge as far as possible of all things." - Aristotle
In this episode of the Magnus Podcast, Dr. David Arias explores Aristotle’s understanding of being-as-being and axioms and their connection to the study of Metaphysics.
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Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
It’s Metaphysics week on the Magnus Podcast. Join Senior Fellow David Arias for the opening lecture of his course in the Fellowship on Metaphysics. Explore the first two books of Aristotle’s Metaphysics and groundwork for the study of being.
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Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
November 15 is the feast of St. Albert the Great. To celebrate - and make this huge announcement - we enjoyed conversation and drinks with some of your favorite AMI staff members and a very special guest from AMI Senior Fellow: Dr. Deal Hudson.
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Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
AMI Senior Fellow, Dr. Deal Hudson leads a masterclass on the short stories of Flannery O’Connor. Fellows discuss “A Temple of The Holy Ghost” and “A Good Man is Hard to Find,” In which, a little girl is lead to contemplate the possibility of one’s being a freak and still a temple of God, and a grandmother’s encounter with The Misfit, a notorious murderer, who could represent evil incarnate or a saving angel. Some themes discussed may not be suitable for small children.
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Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
In this episode of the Magnus Podcast join AMI Senior Fellow, Dr. Timothy Furlan and Magnus Fellows in the Bioethics and Aquinas course as they discuss the topic of abortion, where the debate was, where it is today, and how to dissect arguments on either side at their best.
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Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Join Senior Fellow Deal Hudson and the Magnus Fellowship for a lively class discussion of Flannery O’Connor’s introduction to A Memoir of Mary Ann and her short story “A Late Encounter with the Enemy.” Behold the suffering, grotesque, and happy Saints.
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Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Join John and Nicole for a conversation with Drs. John and Helen Freeh, AMI Senior Fellows and pioneers in liberal learning. We discuss the founding of Kateri College of the Liberal and Practical Arts (https://katericollege.org) and Helen’s course in the Magnus Fellowship on Tolkien and Friendship in Lord of the Rings.
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Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Fellowship Q&A with AMI Senior Fellow, Dr. Anthony Esolen on the first book of Milton’s Paradise Lost. Is Milton showing off or alining himself with the great epics of the past? Does Milton characterize the will of the angels as perfect and unchanging? Is Satan’s will his own? Was Milton influenced by Descartes? What about Dante? Why does Milton have the devils use gold to build? Listen and benefit.
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