The Wisdom of Fairyland w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 61
Catholic Theology Show
Can myths and fairy stories help us to better understand reality? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Catholic academic Joseph Pearce discuss J.R.R. Tolkien’s essay On Fairy Stories. Guided by Tolkien’s work, their conversation explores the rationality of story, the actual definition of myth, and the transformative effect that fairy worlds have on our hearts and minds. Resources: * From the Catholic Theology Show archives: The Theology of Tolkien | The One Ring and Redemption with Joseph Pearce Help support this podcast and Our Lady's University by joining the Annunciation Circle! Get more information about Ave Maria University!
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Presented by Ave Maria University, Dr. Michael Dauphinais, Chair and Professor of Theology, sits down with colleagues and friends to discuss Catholic theology. Ave Maria is a Catholic University located in Southwest Florida. This Catholic podcast covers themes such as the value of a Catholic higher education, religious liberty, how to pray, the philosophies of Thomas Aquinas and more!