Term
Thomism
A system developed by Thomas Aquinas that synthesizes Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology, emphasizing the compatibility of faith and reason.
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Definition
A philosophical and theological system developed by Thomas Aquinas, which synthesizes Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology. It emphasizes the compatibility of faith and reason and proposes that both can lead knowledge of God and the world.
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- Summa TheologiaeTerm
Last revised August 14, 2026