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Thomism is the philosophical and theological school which arose as a legacy of the work and thought of Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274), a Dominican philosopher, theologian, and Doctor of the Church.

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canonical arguments for God's existence in Thomism
These five logical proofs derived from Aristotelian metaphysics are the most famous arguments within Thomistic natural theology.
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primary foundational text of Thomistic thought
This monumental work by Thomas Aquinas serves as the systematic synthesis of his philosophy and theology, forming the core curriculum for the Thomistic tradition.
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philosophical foundation for Thomistic metaphysics
Aquinas integrated Aristotelian logic and metaphysics into Christian theology, making Aristotelianism the essential structural basis for Thomistic thought.
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central ethical framework within Thomism
Thomism posits that natural law is the participation of the rational creature in the eternal law, serving as the basis for its moral and political philosophy.
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theological and philosophical framework
Báñez was a prominent defender of Thomism, specifically advocating for the interpretation of Thomas Aquinas's work against competing Jesuit interpretations.
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papal encyclical mandating the study of Thomism
Issued by Pope Leo XIII in 1879, this document officially promoted Thomism as the authoritative philosophical framework for the Catholic Church.
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modern revival and adaptation of Thomism
This 19th and 20th-century movement sought to re-apply the principles of Thomism to address contemporary philosophical challenges and modern scientific developments.
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institutional home and primary proponents of Thomism
As a member of the Order of Preachers, Aquinas established a tradition where Thomism became the official and defining intellectual framework for the order.
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Philosophical and theological foundation of the movement
The School of Salamanca was a revival and adaptation of the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, which served as the primary framework for their legal and economic theories.
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influential 20th-century proponent of Thomism
Maritain was a leading figure in the Neo-Thomist movement, applying Thomistic principles to human rights, politics, and modern aesthetics.
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broader intellectual tradition containing Thomism
Thomism is the most prominent school within the medieval Scholastic tradition, which emphasizes the use of logic and dialectical reasoning in theology.
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historical period of Thomistic renewal
This era saw a systematic revival and expansion of Thomistic thought by theologians in the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly within the Jesuit and Dominican orders.
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Theological tradition challenged by Molinism
Molinism emerged as a significant modification and challenge to traditional Thomistic views on the relationship between divine causality and human action.
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