What does it mean to speak truthfully about God?

In this episode of In Focus, Dr. Dominic De Torre introduces the theology of analogy — the way the Church speaks about God without reducing Him to a creature or making Him unknowable. He explains the difference between univocal, equivocal, and analogous language, explores why analogy is essential for Catholic theology, and shows how it allows us to speak meaningfully about God’s wisdom, goodness, and being while preserving His transcendence.

For more, read Dr. De Torre’s article Analogy here: https://www.ect.org/en/article/analogy

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Word Meanings and Their Significance
01:05 Aristotle's Notion of Signification and Concept Formation
02:03 Equivocation vs. Univocal Use of Words
03:01 The Importance of Clear Language in Reasoning
05:58 The Use of Analogy in Theological Discourse
06:26 The Catholic View on Language About God
08:20 Challenges of Using Analogy for Divine Language
09:48 Fallacy of Equivocation in Reasoning
11:15 Proportional and Analogical Use of Terms
16:01 Avoiding Univocation and Equivocation in Theology
17:01 The Concept of Analogy of Being and Its Significance