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| − | + | '''Scholasticism''' flourished during the 1100s and 1200s. It sought to combine logic of the classical [[Greek]] philosophers with medieval [[Christian]] theology. It was associated with [[Thomas Aquinas]]. The Scholastics were divided into two groups, the [[realists]] (preferring the works of Plato) and the [[nominalists]] (preferring Aristotle's teachings). An early leader of this movement was Saint [[Anselm]] (1033-1109). | |
Scholasticism strengthened understanding of Christian doctrine through careful definition and systematic argument. | Scholasticism strengthened understanding of Christian doctrine through careful definition and systematic argument. | ||
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Revision as of 02:11, July 17, 2007
Scholasticism flourished during the 1100s and 1200s. It sought to combine logic of the classical Greek philosophers with medieval Christian theology. It was associated with Thomas Aquinas. The Scholastics were divided into two groups, the realists (preferring the works of Plato) and the nominalists (preferring Aristotle's teachings). An early leader of this movement was Saint Anselm (1033-1109).
Scholasticism strengthened understanding of Christian doctrine through careful definition and systematic argument.