Thomism refers to the philosophical and theological teachings of Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), a Dominican friar, theologian, and Doctor of the Church. Aquinas was a pivotal figure in the development of Scholasticism, a medieval school of thought that sought to reconcile Christian theology with classical philosophy, particularly the works of Aristotle. Key aspects of Thomism include: 1. Natural Theology Aquinas believed that reason and faith are compatible, and he argued for the existence of God through natural theology. He famously formulated five proofs for the existence of God, known as the "Five Ways," based on reason and observation of the natural world. 2. Metaphysics Aquinas's metaphysical system is based on the concept of "act and potency," which he used to explain the nature of being and change. According to Aquinas, all beings have both actuality (act) and potentiality (potency), and God is the pure act without any potentiality. 3. Ethics Aquinas'...
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