Saint Thomas 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
- Saint Thomas Aquinas is revered as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of the Roman Catholic Church.
- The philosophical writings of Saint Thomas Aquinas continue to be studied by scholars around the world for their profound insights into the nature of God and humanity.
- Thomas Aquinas was a Dominican friar who sought to integrate Aristotelian philosophy with the teachings of the Catholic Church through his groundbreaking theological works.
- Many of the philosophical proofs of the existence of God that were developed by Saint Thomas Aquinas remain a cornerstone of Catholic theology to this day.
- The thoughts and writings of Saint Thomas Aquinas have had a profound impact on Western philosophy and continue to be widely studied and debated by scholars of theology and philosophy.