Aquinas

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T0174900 (ə-kwī′nəs), Saint Thomas 1225-1274. Italian Dominican friar, theologian, and philosopher. The most influential thinker of the medieval period, his philosophy combined Aristotelianism and elements of Neoplatonism within a context of Christian thought. His works include the Summa contra gentiles (1259-1264) and the Summa theologiae or theologica (1266-1273).

Aquinas

(əˈkwaɪnəs) n (Biography) Saint Thomas. 1225–74, Italian theologian, scholastic philosopher, and Dominican friar, whose works include Summa contra Gentiles (1259–64) and Summa Theologiae (1267–73), the first attempt at a comprehensive theological system. Feast day: Jan 28. See also Thomism

A•qui•nas

(əˈkwaɪ nəs)

n. Saint Thomas, 1225?–74, Italian scholastic philosopher. A•qui′nist, n.

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Aquinas - (Roman Catholic Church) Italian theologian and Doctor of the Church who is remembered for his attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology; presented philosophical proofs of the existence of God (1225-1274)Saint Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas Aquinas, Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas, Saint ThomasChurch of Rome, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church, Roman Catholic - the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy

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