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In general, western medieval philosophy was heavily dependent upon ancient Greek philosophy. The doctrines of the ancient Greek philosophers from the pre-Socratics through Plotinus were extremely influential in setting the agenda for medieval philosophy. The first great Christian thinker was Augustine, whose own original thinking was heavily influenced by, on the one hand, Plato and Plotinus, and, on the other, by Paul's Christian writings. Augustine tried to use the categories of Greek philosophy to render Christian doctrine intelligible. By the time of Aquinas, many of the works of Aristotle, which had been preserved by Islamic scholars, had been recovered (whereas not many of Plato's dialogues were available). Aquinas was so heavily influenced by Aristotle that he simply refers to him as "the philosopher" in his writings. Like Augustine, Aquinas tried to make sense of Christian writings, but he also used Aristotelean categories to try to make Christian thinking consistent with what else was understood about the world. In so doing, he developed the greatest medieval synthesis. Aquinas remains the official philosopher of the Roman Catholic Church. In other words, Greek philosophy in general, and Aristotle's writings in particular, had a powerful effect on Aquinas's thinking.
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Ancient Greek who wrote his symposium on the philosophy of art?
Plato
What 2 ancient groups was humanism based on?
Greek and Roman philosophy.
Which was a secular intellectual and cultural movement based on ancient greek and roman philosophy?
humanism
Who is the ancient Greek philosopher noted for his writings and teachings on natural philosophy and on the workings of Earth?
Aristotle
Five distinctive characteristics of ancient Greek culture?
Architecture philosophy history literature and religion.
What has the author C J de Vogel written?
C. J. de Vogel has written: 'Greek philosophys' -- subject(s): Ancient Philosophy, Greek literature (Selections: Extracts, etc.), Philosophy, Ancient 'Theoria' -- subject(s): Greek Philosophy, Philosophy, Greek 'Plato'
What word did philosophy come from?
It comes from Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek who wrote his symposium on the philosophy of art?
Plato
What innovations is most associated with ancient greek culture?
Philosophy
What were two of the main accomplishments of the ancient greek?
democracy and philosophy
Was Cicero Greek?
No, Cicero was Roman. Cicero could speak Greek and was educated in ancient Greek philosophy, poetry and history. He was important in the introduction of Greek philosophy to Roman society.
What 2 ancient groups was humanism based on?
Greek and Roman philosophy.
What has the author Alfred William Benn written?
Alfred William Benn has written: 'Early Greek philosophy' -- subject(s): Ancient Philosophy 'The History of English Rationalism in the Nineteenth Century: In Two Volumes ..' 'The Greek philosophers' -- subject(s): Ancient Philosophers, Ancient Philosophy, History 'Modern England'
Scholasticism was a system of religious philosophy?
No, Medieval Scholasticism is a philosophical-theological tradition that is represented by great philosophers such as Augustine, Aquinas, Dun Scottus, Anselm, and William Ockahm. Basically it inherits philosophical problems and concepts from ancient greek philosophy (mostly Aristotle and Plato) usually for theological purposes. For example, Augustine synthesizes neoplatonism and christian theology together (or interprets christian theology with neoplatonic concepts). Thomas Aquinas adopted Aristotelian Philosophy (philosophy of Aristotle) to fit it in to Christian Theology, as a result he developed the first cause cosmological argument.
A member of the ancient greek school of philosophy founded by zeno of citium?
Stoic
What does Plato mean?
Plato was an ancient Greek who wrote his symposium on the philosophy of art.
Which was a secular intellectual and cultural movement based on ancient greek and roman philosophy?
humanism
