Fourth Annual Thomistic Philosophy and Natural Science Symposium

The 2022 symposium will include a day of lectures geared towards an introduction to Thomistic philosophy and the history of science, with a focus on complexity, simplicity and emergence. The rest of the symposium will have scientific experts discussing the understanding of complexity and simplicity in their own fields with one another and with philosophers.

Featuring:

Fr. Thomas Davenport, O.P. (Angelicum)

Dr. Lawrence Principe (Johns Hopkins University)

Prof. Joseph Maciejko (University of Alberta)

Prof. Brian Carl (University of St. Thomas, Houston)

Prof. Mark Van Berkum (Wayne State University)

Prof. Michelle Francl (Bryn Mawr)

Prof. Robert Koons (University of Texas at Austin)

Fr. Mariusz Tabaczek, O.P. (Angelicum)

Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. (Angelicum)

Prof. Jessica Brown (University of Notre Dame)

Cost, Location, and Accommodation:

All registration costs, food, lodging and activities are covered by the Thomistic Institute.

This year’s symposium will once again be held in Washington, D.C. Attendees will stay at Theological College, 401 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017, adjacent to the Dominican House of Studies. Lectures and meals will all be on site. Opportunities for Mass, Adoration, and Liturgy of the Hours will be available with the Dominican Friars.

Applications are due by March 31.

Applications will continue to be accepted from members of the Society of Catholic Scientists until April 15.