Thomas Aquinas

By The Philosophy SchoolA Beginner's Guide to the Greatest Medieval Christian Philosopher and His Synthesis of Aristotelian Philosophy with Catholic Theology, Including the Five Ways and Natural Law.

Biography and Memoir

Philosophy

Length4h 58m

Summary

Seven centuries after his death, Thomas Aquinas remains the intellectual titan of the Western Church. To understand the history of Western thought, one must grapple with the "Dumb Ox" of Roccasecca. Aquinas did not merely write theology; he constructed a cathedral of ideas, synthesizing the logic of Aristotle with the revelation of Christianity. His work answers the most fundamental questions of human existence: Does God exist? What is the relationship between faith and reason? How should we live? Thomas Aquinas: A Beginner's Guide dismantles the barrier of entry to Thomistic philosophy. It provides a clear, systematic exploration of the concepts that defined the medieval era and continue to shape contemporary ethical and metaphysical debates. For the student of philosophy, the seeker of theological depth, or the reader asking if reason and faith can truly coexist, this guide offers the keys to the Angelic Doctor’s greatest insights.