Tag: Aristotle

Theology as a Science: The Story of Aristotle’s Recovery and the Thomistic Revolution

Tim Jacobs — November 1, 2025

Theology as a Science: The Story of Aristotle’s Recovery and the Thomistic Revolution

Tim Jacobs tells the story of how Aristotle's writings became the foundation of Thomistic scientific theological method

How Applicable is Classical Political Philosophy?

Andrew Koperski — September 10, 2025

How Applicable is Classical Political Philosophy?

There's a scale problem.

Melanchthon’s Commentary on Proverbs: A Review

E. J. Hutchinson — June 23, 2025

Melanchthon’s Commentary on Proverbs: A Review

A new translation of Melanchthon's commentary on Proverbs disappoints, says E.J. Hutchinson.

The Church Against the State: A Review

James R. Wood — March 12, 2025

The Church Against the State: A Review

James Wood reviews Andrew Willard Jones' latest.

Our “Aeterni Patris” Moment? Musings on Aristotle’s Practical Philosophy and Protestant Retrieval

Manfred Svensson — January 29, 2025

Our “Aeterni Patris” Moment? Musings on Aristotle’s Practical Philosophy and Protestant Retrieval

Political retrieval has always been a more nuanced affair for Protestants.

A Political-Theological Defense of the Pardoning Power

Adam Carrington — December 3, 2024

A Political-Theological Defense of the Pardoning Power

Three reasons why the presidential pardoning power is necessary, despite its abuses.

Luther on Aristotle’s Ethics (4): Solomon as “Dr. Politics” (3)

E. J. Hutchinson — August 19, 2024

Luther on Aristotle’s Ethics (4): Solomon as “Dr. Politics” (3)

More from Luther on classical political philosophy.

Luther on Aristotle’s Ethics (3): Solomon as “Dr. Politics” (2)

E. J. Hutchinson — August 5, 2024

Luther on Aristotle’s Ethics (3): Solomon as “Dr. Politics” (2)

More from Luther on the causes of political order.

Luther on Aristotle’s Ethics (2): Solomon as “Dr. Politics”

E. J. Hutchinson — August 1, 2024

Luther on Aristotle’s Ethics (2): Solomon as “Dr. Politics”

Get ready to have some paradigms shattered.

Dylan’s Aristotle, Dylan’s Melanchthon?

E. J. Hutchinson — February 27, 2024

Dylan’s Aristotle, Dylan’s Melanchthon?

Speculation on the classical, biblical, and theological sources of a line in "Absolutely Sweet Marie."