St. Thomas Aquinas (philosopher)

St. Thomas Aquinas was a medieval philosopher and theologian who sought to reconcile faith and reason. He argued that both divine revelation and human experience are valuable sources of knowledge about God and truth. Aquinas emphasized that reason can help us understand spiritual and moral truths, and he systematically organized religious teachings using logic and philosophy. His most famous work, the Summa Theologica, combines theology with philosophy, helping to shape Christian thought and Western philosophy. Overall, he believed that faith and reason work together to deepen our understanding of the universe and our place in it.