Thomistic Philosophy is inspired by the
philosophical methods and principles used by Thomas
Aquinas (1224/5-1274), a Dominican Friar and
Theologian, in his explanation of the Catholic
faith. Aquinas, who is most renowned for his Five
Ways of Proving the Existence of God, believed that both faith and
reason discover truth, a conflict between them being impossible since they
both originate in God.
Believing that reason can, in principle, lead the
mind to God, Aquinas defended reason's legitimacy, especially in the works
of Aristotle. The philosophy of Aquinas continues to offer insights into
many lingering problems in Metaphysics, the Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy
of Religion and Ethics.
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