St. Thomas Aquinas and Christian Context
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What was Thomas Aquinas' attempt to achieve in his work, the Summa Theologica?

  • To reject Aristotelian philosophy in favor of Christian theology
  • To solely focus on Aristotle's philosophy
  • To eliminate Christian themes from Aristotelianism
  • To reconcile Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology (correct)

    • What is the primary distinction between God's existence and that of individual substances, according to Aquinas?

  • God's existence and essence coincide, while individual substances have a distinction between essence and existence (correct)
  • God's existence and essence are separate, while individual substances have a unified essence and existence
  • God's existence is eternal, while individual substances are mortal
  • God's existence is reality, while individual substances have potentialities

    • Which of the following best describes Aquinas' concept of distributive justice?

  • The distribution of honors and riches according to individual qualities (correct)
  • The punishment of those who violate moral laws
  • The principle of equal proportion in economic exchanges
  • The protection of individual rights and freedoms

    • What is the title of the famous work by Thomas Aquinas?

    <p>The Summa Theologica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher's ideas heavily influenced Thomas Aquinas' work?

    <p>Aristotle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central promise of the Christian faith, according to Aquinas?

    <p>That we are created by God to ultimately return to Him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental aspect that gives existence to individual substances, according to Aquinas?

    <p>The form and potentialities of the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Christian life, according to Aquinas?

    <p>To develop virtues and become more inclined towards the good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for morality, according to Aquinas?

    <p>An objective basis grounded in natural law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the broader context of Aquinas's moral thought?

    <p>His vision of the Christian faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the natural law theory in the context of Aquinas's thought?

    <p>The sense of right and wrong in human nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Aquinas's natural law theory in the context of the history of thought?

    <p>It is one of many natural law theories that have emerged throughout history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of all things according to the text?

    <p>God's will and love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are created beings considered good?

    <p>Because they are created by God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of created beings?

    <p>Good and imperfect at the same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fulfilling our nature?

    <p>To realize God's intention for us</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between God's goodness and created beings?

    <p>Created beings participate in God's goodness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of God's infinite wisdom?

    <p>It directs us towards our perfection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Aquinas mean by the term 'conscience' in the context of moral thinking?

    <p>A sense of right and wrong that must be informed by objective moral basis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the Divine Command theory and Aquinas' moral theory?

    <p>The role of reason in moral thinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the foundation of morality in Aquinas' moral theory?

    <p>Human nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Divine Command theory in ethics?

    <p>To encourage blind obedience to religious precepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the term 'conscience' in popular thinking?

    <p>It is a vague notion involved in moral thinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the challenge presented in the text?

    <p>To contrast Aquinas' discussion of conscience with popular ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the way humans are directed toward God?

    <p>We have a capacity for reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal for all beings created by God?

    <p>To return to God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prime characteristic of human beings?

    <p>Capacity for reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of a law?

    <p>The common good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can make a law?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the Christian message and metaphysical picture?

    <p>All beings are fundamentally good</p> Signup and view all the answers

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