Thomas Aquinas Quotes
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Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) was an Italian Dominican friar and Catholic priest, widely regarded for his influential work in theology and philosophy. His magnum opus, the "Summa Theologica," remains a cornerstone of Catholic doctrine and scholastic philosophy. Aquinas adeptly synthesized Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology, establishing a framework that addressed faith and reason. more
Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) was an Italian Dominican friar and Catholic priest, widely regarded for his influential work in theology and philosophy. His magnum opus, the "Summa Theologica," remains a cornerstone of Catholic doctrine and scholastic philosophy. Aquinas adeptly synthesized Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology, establishing a framework that addressed faith and reason.
Aquinas was canonized in 1323, and in 1567, Pope Pius V declared him a Doctor of the Church. Notably, his "Summa Contra Gentiles" provided a comprehensive defense of the Christian faith against non-believers. Aquinas’s clear articulation of natural law and moral philosophy continues to be studied extensively in both religious and philosophical academic circles. less
