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Thomas S. Hibbs, Ph.D., is President of the University of Dallas, as well as Professor of Philosophy. He has written, edited or provided introductions for 12 books, including three on the thought of Thomas Aquinas; his most recent book is Wagering on an Ironic God: Pascal on Faith and Philosophy. He has also written more than 200 movie reviews and dozens of essays and book reviews for publications such as National Review, Catholic World Report, First Things, The Weekly Standard, and others.
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The Closing of the Catholic Mind

March 24, 2011 Thomas S. Hibbs 0

It is necessary not to abandon the passion for ultimate truth or the eagerness to search for it or the audacity to forge new paths in the search. It is faith that stirs reason to […]

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Today Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. Below is the full text of his homily, translated by Vatican Radio. *** Dear Brothers and Sisters! It is […]

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