The Thomistic Institute at NYU

Fr. Thomas Joseph

Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. Director of the Thomistic Institute

On September 10, 2016, at NYU’s Catholic Center, Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., debated with Candace Vogler and Jennifer A. Frey of the University of Chicago’s Virtue, Happiness, & The Meaning of Life Project on whether the virtue of religion is necessary to a happy life. The debate was moderate by R. R. Reno, Editor of First Things.

You can see photos from the lecture here: goo.gl/fDiqll

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