Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

Nickname: Doctor Angelicus
Born: 1225
Died: March 7, 1274
Nationality: Italian
Profession: Philosopher

About Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225 – 1274) was an Italian scholar and writer. He was a foremost thinker of the Scholastic period. Aquinas is considered one of the most influential philosophers in the Western tradition. He was a proponent of natural law theory. He argued it was accessible to human reason. His thought provides a basis for understanding rights and duties. He is described as the "most influential thinker of the medieval period." Aquinas's best-known work is the unfinished Summa Theologica.

Notable Works & Achievements

Works: Author of 'Summa Theologica'
Achievements: Influential philosopher of Scholasticism

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