Aquinas (Noun)
Meaning
(Roman Catholic Church) Italian theologian and Doctor of the Church who is remembered for his attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology; presented philosophical proofs of the existence of God (1225-1274).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Aquinas' synthesis of faith and reason has had a profound impact on the development of Catholic theology.
- The writings of Aquinas have been studied and revered by scholars for centuries, and his influence can still be seen in many areas of Catholic thought.
- Aquinas' philosophical proofs of the existence of God, as outlined in his Summa Theologica, remain a cornerstone of Catholic apologetics.
- The Catholic Church has officially recognized Aquinas as a Doctor of the Church, a title reserved for those whose writings have made significant contributions to Catholic theology.
- Aquinas' attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology has been widely influential, shaping the development of Catholic thought on a range of issues.