<p>This talk was given on February 7th, 2023 at Texas A and M University.
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Michael Gorman is professor of philosophy at The Catholic University of America. He has doctorates in philosophy and theology. He has authored over thirty-five academic papers and a book entitled Aquinas on ... Show More
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