Medieval & Modern Philosophy · Faith & reason
Thomas Aquinas
The Dominican friar who married Aristotle to Christian theology: faith and reason, the Summa Theologiae, the Five Ways, natural law, double effect and just war, and why 'Thomism' still shapes ethics and law.
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Prereqs: Aristotle; Augustine; Avicenna & Averroes. Next: Hobbes; Locke. Sources: Aquinas, *Summa Theologiae* (1265–1274); Edward Feser, *Aquinas: A Beginner's Guide*; Crash Course Philosophy #10.Next: 1. Life