Are You Seeing Reality Wrong? A Catholic Philosopher Explains.

April 13, 2026

Faith, Philosophy, and the Crisis of Modern Culture: A Conversation with Professor Philip Rosemann

In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman sits down with Professor Philip Rosemann to explore the deep connections between philosophy through the ages. Currently the Cottrill-Rolfes Chair of Catholic Studies at the University of Kentucky, Prof. Rosemann has taught philosophy across the world, from in Belfast (N. Ireland), Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), Nkozi (Uganda), Dallas, and Maynooth (Ireland). In their conversation, Prof. Rosemann and Fr. Bonaventure work out the relation between nature and grace, as well liturgy and language. Reflecting on Prof. Rosemann’s book, Gratia non tollit naturam: Technologies of the Self and the Catholic Constitution of Time and Space, and touching on his upcoming project on language, they tease out what it means to truly live liturgically highlighting the Liturgy of the Hours.

Find Prof. Rosemann’s latest book, Gratia non tollit naturam: Technologies of the Self and the Catholic Constitution of Time and Space, here: https://a.co/d/061j0LZH

Interested in more? Find more book written by Prof. Rosemann here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Philipp-W.-Rosemann/author/B001HCXRHS

More on Professor Philip Rosemann

Who is Professor Philip Rosemann?

Professor Philip Rosemann is a Catholic philosopher whose work bridges medieval theology and contemporary Continental thought. His research spans Aquinas, Peter Lombard, and modern thinkers like Heidegger and Foucault, with a current focus on language, the Logos, and the nature of meaning.

Before taking up the Cottrill-Rolfes Chair of Catholic Studies at the University of Kentucky, he taught in Belfast (N. Ireland), Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), Nkozi (Uganda), Dallas, and Maynooth (Ireland), with a visiting appointment at the École des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (Paris). He is an elected member of the Royal Irish Academy and founding editor (now co-editor) of the series “Dallas Medieval Texts and Translations.”

FAQ

What is the “liturgical subject”?

A way of living where time, space, and daily life are shaped by God’s presence through the liturgy and prayer of the Church.

How does modern culture affect faith?

Modern culture often reduces reality to utility and efficiency, making it harder to perceive truth, meaning, and God.

What is the Liturgy of the Hours?

A daily cycle of prayer rooted in Scripture, especially the Psalms, that sanctifies time and unites believers with the Church.

Why is language important in theology?

Language shapes how we understand reality. Christian theology seeks to align human language with divine truth (the Logos).