07 July 2025
Phenomenal or Ephemeral: What Can Thomism Learn from Phenomenology
With Fr Philip-Neri Reese, OP, LPhil, MDiv, STB, Professor of Philosophy, the Angelicum.
Thomism and phenomenology have a tenuous relationship. On the one hand, several influential 20th century Catholic thinkers—including St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross and Pope John Paul II—are associated with both philosophical traditions. On the other hand, many who self-identify simply as “Thomists” view phenomenology with a certain degree of suspicion and are skeptical about dialogue between the two traditions. My goal in this talk is to present and examine the philosophical reasons for this suspicion and skepticism.
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