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A 3 page overview of the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, which offer philosophical proof for Thomas’ arguments. The great benefit of Thomas’ writings and particularly the Summa is that they do not require initial agreement with Thomas’ position on any subject. Thomas assumed that individuals would question those values and beliefs that were quite natural to him. Rather than threaten these individuals with “hell fire and brimstone,” Thomas provided a base of reason from which the only possible conclusion was that of agreement with his position. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) did not live to see 50, yet he was a prolific writer to whom more than 60 authenticated works have been attributed. Most of his attention
was trained on the Church, but he also held a fascination of Aristotle that led him to write 13 commentaries on that philosopher. By far, the most influential single
work was the Summa, which "is the fullest presentation of his views" (Thomas Aquinas, 2001). Types of Works One author notes that the
writings of Thomas Aquinas can be broadly classified into three types: "(1) exegetical, homiletical, and liturgical; (2) dogmatic, apologetic, and ethical; and (3) philosophical" (Thomas Aquinas, 2001). All
of the writings of the first two classifications are religious in scope, though some incorporate philosophy as well. An example, is the Summa, which in the first part presents
a compelling case for Gods existence. Aquinas achieved success in presenting his case through use of philosophical argument and logic. In order
to use philosophy so effectively, Aquinas necessarily had a full understanding of the ancient philosophers, particularly Aristotle. Todays Catholic church says of the second tract of Part I of
the Summa that "St. Thomas, following Aristotle, gives a perfect description and a wonderfully keen analysis of the movements of mans mind and heart" (St. Thomas Aquinas, 2003).
Thomas also believed that reason could overcome all manner of superstition, misconception and simple ignorance. Though many of his writings are classified as "dogmatic"
(Thomas Aquinas, 2001), Thomas was not at all dogmatic in his approach. In his writings, he did not merely write that individuals should believe as he did. Rather,
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