800 years of faith and reason:
Exploring Thomas Aquinas
With Enrique Alarcón, professor of Metaphysics and Fundamentals of Philosophy
In 2025 the 800th anniversary of the birth of St. Thomas Aquinas will be commemorated. He is a figure core topic, not only for the university environment in which we find ourselves. His thought is one of the most influential in the history of Philosophy and Christian theology. The work of Thomas Aquinas continues to resonate in contemporary debates on the relationship between faith and reason, ethics and human nature.
In this chapter, we will explore the life and bequest of Thomas Aquinas. We will also address the impact of his thought on history and its relevance for today's students and thinkers.
Lessons learned from this episode:
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Fundamental aspects of his life and development
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Historical and educational importance of his figure
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Relevance of his thought to contemporary dilemmas
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Recommendations to deepen your bequest
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Specific philosophical contributions
bibliography recommended:
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Louis de Wohl, "La luz apacible. Novel about Saint Thomas Aquinas and his time" (Arcaduz Collection, issue 27: publishing house Palabra, Madrid, 2016).
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Gilbert K. Chesterton, "St. Thomas Aquinas" (Esenciales Collection: publishing house Rialp, Madrid, 2022).