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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Immanuel Kant's philosophy emphasizes the role of:

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the emphasis of Augustine's philosophy?

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

    According to Augustine, how does man regain perfection?

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

    What distinguishes man according to St. Thomas Aquinas?

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

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

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

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