The Fundamental Ideas of Catholic Evolutionism Emerged Early | Dr. Kenneth Kemp

In this episode of the Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology podcast, Dr. Kenneth Kemp reflects on his formation as a Catholic philosopher and his contribution to the series with an article on evolution and the Catholic response to it. He discusses his upbringing in Iowa, studies in Russian and linguistics at Georgetown and the University of Texas, his service in the Army and Air Force, and his eventual career at the University of St. Thomas. The conversation explores his engagement with the philosophy of science, the history of Catholic responses to Darwin, and his work on “Catholic evolutionism”—the synthesis of evolutionary theory with Catholic theology.