Exam 8: The Scholar: Thomas Aquinas

Augustine was a Platonist.

What are the connections between Aristotle s views of the universe and those of Aquinas? How do they differ? Which do you think is the more persuasive?

What was Augustine s view of Epicureanism? Do you think that this was a fair view to have of this doctrine? How might an Epicurean respond?

The First Way is

Who invented the term Principle of Plenitude ?

Aurelius Augustine has been described as a colossus.

The Stoic s faith is in himself.

What doctrine did Augustine think was worthy only of swine?

Where was Augustine born?

Which State in 1999 ruled against requiring the teaching of evolution in science classes?

Are Augustine and Epicurus engaged in the same philosophical project, or were they trying to answer different questions? How does your answer to this question bear on the view that there is a clash between pagan and Christian views? How does it bear on the criticisms that Augustine leveled against the Epicureans?

Augustine wrote an autobiography.

Ambrose was the Bishop of Rome

Augustine did not reject

The Unmoved Mover is part of the argument from

Ambrose baptized Augustine.

Augustine was an Epicurean.

Augustine wrote the Confessions .

Augustine was a fierce debater.

Aquinas was known for the excellence of his handwriting.