thomism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophical and theological system founded by Thomas Aquinas based on Aristotelian philosophy and Christian theology.

  - "Thomism is a significant contribution to Western thought."
  - "The scholastic philosophy of Thomism has influenced education for centuries."

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Variants

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Thomism , Thomisms , Thomist , Thomistic , Thomists

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), the Italian philosopher and theologian who developed this system.

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Trivia

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1. Thomas Aquinas is considered the 'Doctor Angelicus' (Angelic Doctor) and the 'Doctor Communis' (Common Doctor) of the Church.

2. Thomism was one of the major philosophical systems of the Middle Ages and continues to be studied in universities around the world.

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1. Aristotelianism: A philosophical system based on the teachings of Aristotle, which significantly influenced Thomism.

2. Scholasticism: A philosophical movement characterized by the application of rigorous logical analysis to theological and philosophical problems, which is closely associated with Thomism.

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Thomism, also known as Thomistic philosophy or Scholasticism, has had a profound impact on Western thought, particularly in the areas of ethics, metaphysics, and natural philosophy. It has been influential in shaping the educational systems of Europe and the Americas.

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