EWTN TV: The Philosopher's Bench

Apr 2, '17, 2:34 pm

Dwyer Regular Member   Join Date: February 26, 2007 Posts: 1,361 Religion: Byzantine Catholic

EWTN TV: The Philosopher's Bench EWTN TV: The Philosopher's Bench Quote: Duration: 00:30 1) THE PHILOSOPHER'S BENCH: LEWIS, TOLKIEN AND FANTASY Similar to how ancient civilizations often used myths to explain the world, Dr. Peter Kreeft and Dr. Tom Howard examine how the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien can help us obtain a better understanding of God and the world He created. Date Time Monday, Apr 03 6:30 PM Tuesday, Apr 04 2:30 AM Quote: Duration: 00:30 2) THE PHILOSOPHER'S BENCH: THE MORAL ORDER OR THE TAO Dr. Kreeft and Dr. Howard examine what it means to be truly free, and how the rules of the moral order serve as guidelines that lead to true happiness. Date Time Tuesday, Apr 04 6:30 PM Wednesday, Apr 05 2:30 AM Quote: Duration: 00:30 3) THE PHILOSOPHER'S BENCH: THE MORAL ORDER AND HUMAN SEXUALITY Although the two are often associated, Dr. Kreeft and Dr. Howard explain that the definition of morality extends beyond its usual equation with modesty. CC TV-PG Date Time Wednesday, Apr 05 6:30 PM Thursday, Apr 06 2:30 AM Quote: Duration: 00:30 4) THE PHILOSOPHER'S BENCH: THE HUMANITIES While modern thinking often forces humanities to take a backseat to the sciences, Dr. Kreeft and Dr. Howard advocates that art, music, and other subjects are just as vital to our human identity. Date Time Thursday, Apr 06 6:30 PM Friday, Apr 07 2:30 AM Quote: Duration: 00:30 5) THE PHILOSOPHER'S BENCH: SEHNSUCHT: THE INCONSOLABLE YEARNING Dr. Kreeft and Dr. Howard discuss how the intrinsic desire all humans have for something better is meant to lead us to God, and how the temptation for greater material goods often gets in the way. Date Time Friday, Apr 07 6:30 PM Saturday, Apr 08 2:30 AM __________________ "It's a free country; you can say whatever you want." --Old American Saying (U.S. Postal Service stamp-- from 1977 Americana series which extols freedom of speech and features a Speaker's Stand decorated with an American Flag shield.) Last edited by Dwyer; Apr 2, '17 at 2:53 pm.