Second scholasticism

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Second scholasticism, also called Modern scholasticism, is the period of revival of scholastic system of philosophy and theology, in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Primary intellectual source for the revival
The Second Scholasticism was fundamentally a return to and re-interpretation of the works of Thomas Aquinas, aiming to apply his synthesis to modern problems.
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Key figure of the Second Scholasticism
A Jesuit philosopher and theologian whose work, particularly 'Disputationes Metaphysicae', became the standard textbook for the Second Scholasticism across Europe.
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Institutional driver of the revival
The Jesuits were the primary proponents of the Second Scholasticism, utilizing it as the core curriculum in their global network of colleges.
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Theological product of the movement
Molinism represents the specific theological school developed during the Second Scholasticism to address the tension between divine grace and free will.
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intellectual movement that shaped Luis de Molina
Molina is a key figure of this revival of Thomistic thought, which applied medieval scholastic methods to the new challenges of the Renaissance and early modern era.
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Historical context of the revival
The Second Scholasticism served as the intellectual engine of the Counter-Reformation, providing the rigorous theological defense of Catholic doctrine against Protestant challenges.
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Philosophical foundation
The Second Scholasticism was a revival of the Aristotelian tradition, utilizing his logic and metaphysics as the primary framework for theological discourse.
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Prominent representative of the Second Scholasticism
A Jesuit theologian whose debates with Luis de Molina and Francisco Suárez shaped the intellectual landscape of the Second Scholasticism.
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Central subject of inquiry
The nature of free will was a primary focus of Second Scholastic debates, particularly in the context of divine providence and grace.
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theological and pedagogical framework
Arriaga's work is a quintessential example of the late Jesuit Scholastic tradition, which sought to reconcile Aristotelian philosophy with Catholic dogma.
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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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broader historical and philosophical movement
The School of Salamanca is the primary Spanish manifestation of this broader revival of Scholastic philosophy that occurred across Europe during the Renaissance.
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Intellectual context of the revival
The Second Scholasticism emerged in dialogue with Renaissance Humanism, integrating humanistic philological methods into the traditional scholastic framework.
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Historical influence on scholastic logic
His 'Summulae Logicales' remained a standard logical text that the Second Scholasticism engaged with and updated during their revival of medieval methods.
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