Thomas Aquinas was a philosopher, best known for Summa Theologica.
Quick Facts About Thomas Aquinas
Born
January 1, 1225
Died
March 14, 1274
Profession
Philosopher
Notable works
Summa Theologica
Known for
De regimine principum, Summa contra Gentiles, Summa Theologica, Quinque viae, Compendium theologiae
About Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas was an Italian Dominican friar, priest, theologian and philosopher regarded as a highly influential thinker in Catholic theology and Western philosophy.
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![“[I]t is to be borne in mind, in regard to the philosophical sciences, that the inferior sciences neither prove their principles nor dispute with those who deny them, but leave this to a higher science; whereas the highest of them, viz. metaphysics, can dispute with one who denies its principles…” quote by Thomas Aquinas](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/cfc/thomas-aquinas-837_faith_i-t-is-to-be-borne-in-mind-in-regard-to_496751.jpg)
![“...[sacred] doctrine is especially based upon arguments from authority, inasmuch as its principles are obtained by revelation: thus we ought to believe on the authority of those to whom the revelation has been made. Nor does this take away from the dignity of this doctrine, for although the…” quote by Thomas Aquinas](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/129/thomas-aquinas-837_argument_sacred-doctrine-is-especially-based-upon_2279982.jpg)
