Thomas Aquinas - Philosophy and Theology

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Which philosopher is known for doubting all previous knowledge and emphasizing the importance of reason and deduction?

  • David Hume
  • Thomas Aquinas
  • Augustine of Hippo
  • René Descartes (correct)

Who argued that our awareness of ourselves is shaped by experiences of Objects in our environments?

  • David Hume
  • Thomas Aquinas (correct)
  • René Descartes
  • Augustine of Hippo

Which philosopher is known for the idea that the self is a bundle of different perceptions succeeding each other?

  • David Hume (correct)
  • Augustine of Hippo
  • René Descartes
  • Thomas Aquinas

Who is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and theology, with continued influence on philosophy, theology, and ethics today?

<p>Thomas Aquinas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church?

<p>Thomas Aquinas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is often referred to as the 'father of modern philosophy' due to his contributions to modern Western philosophy?

<p>René Descartes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Immanuel Kant's philosophy emphasizes the role of:

<p>Reason (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Kant's philosophy, knowledge is considered to be a product of:

<p>Reason and experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Gilbert Ryle, the 'self' is best described as:

<p>Only behaviors people exhibit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Maurice Merleau-Ponty argued against the division between the mind and body, stating that they are:

<p>Intertwined and inseparable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kant's moral philosophy is centered around the concept of the 'categorical imperative,' which stresses the importance of:

<p>Respecting people as ends in themselves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of Augustine's philosophy?

<p>The importance of self-reflection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Augustine, how does man regain perfection?

<p>By practicing contemplation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes man according to St. Thomas Aquinas?

<p>The relationship between matter and form (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does 'divine light' play in Augustine's philosophy?

<p>It illuminates the way to objective truth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher emphasized the concept of 'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think, therefore I am)?

<p>René Descartes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Plato's theory of Forms differ from Augustine's philosophy?

<p>Plato believed in eternal Forms, while Augustine emphasized the importance of self-reflection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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