A powerpoint presentation about Thomas of Aquinas and his ideologies. 1. Background of the period of the philosopher. 2. Political theories/thoughts established by the philosopher. 3. The effects of the latter to the people of his time. 4. Applicability of the philosopher's political theories/thoughts to the present issues.

1. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
EARLY CHRISTIANITY

2. PRESENTATION GUIDELINES:
1. The background of the period of the philosopher.
2. Political theories/thoughts established by the
philosopher.
3. The effects of the philosopher’s political
theories/thoughts to the people of his time.
4. Applicability of the philosopher’s political
theories/thoughts to the present issues and/or events.

3. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
Born January 28 of 1255
Italian, Dominican friar and priest
Known as Doctor Angelicus, Doctor Communis and
Doctor Universalis
Father of Thomism
Best known works are Summa Contra Gentiles and
Summa Theologica

4. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
EARLY LIFE
Born in Roccasecca, in the Aquino county of the
Kingdom of Sicily.
Born in the castle of his father;
FATHER: Landulf of Aquino, held the title miles.
MOTHER: Theodora, belonged to the Rossi branch of
the Neopolitan Caracciolo family.
All other members of the family pursued military
careers.
Landulf wanted Thomas to be an abbot just like his
uncle, Sinibald.

5. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
EARLY EDUCATION
Thomas began early education in Monte Cassino
Military conflict broke out between the Emperor
Frederick II and Pope Gregory IX in 1239
Thomas enrolled at the Stadium Generale founded by
Frederick II
Thomas was then introduced to Aristotle, Averroes and
Mainonides, all of whom would influence his
theological philosophy

6. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
THE DOMINICAN ORDER
Thomas wanted to join the recently founded Dominican
order but his parents did not approve of it.
The Dominicans resorted to send Thomas to Paris to
prevents Theodora's interference to Thomas' choice.
While on his way to Paris, Thomas was seized by his
brothers and sent him back at the castle of Monte San
Giovanni Campano.
Thomas was held prisoner for two years.

7. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
his numerous works
Against Those Who Assail the Worship of God and
Religion
Disputed Questions on Truth
Quodlibetal Questions
Commentary on Boethius's De trinitate and
Commentary on Boethius's De hebdomadibus

8. Summa contra gentiles
St. Thomas Aquinas’

9. SUMMA CONTRA GENTILES:
Also known as the Summa contra Gentes
Traditionally been dated to 1264, though more recent
scholarship places it towards the end of Thomas’ life
Summa contra Gentiles was written to explain and
defend the Christian truth in hostile situations against
unbelievers
Explains specific core articles of Christian beliefs
It was probably written to aid missionaries in
explaining the Christian religion and defending it
against the Muslims and Jews

10. SUMMA CONTRA GENTILES
THE FOUR DIVISIONS
BOOK I;
Treats God in Himself
BOOK II;
Treats God in his so-called transitive action and thus is a
study of creation
BOOK III;
All created things have their end in God
BOOK IV;
Covers truths for which natural reason is inadequate

11. SUMMA CONTRA GENTILES
THE CONTROVERSIES
Some Christians see an unnecessary division between
divine truths and human truths
In itself there is one truth, God's knowledge of himself.

12. THE TWO KINDS OF KNOWLEDGE
ABOUT GOD
1. What can be known by natural reason - Gentiles'
knowledge of God
2. Things that can only be known in the light of Christian
revelation

13. SUMMA CONTRA GENTILES
Thomas says that in debating Christian heretics one can
make recourse to the entire Bible to show them their
error
Many has called Summa Contra Gentiles his most
philosophical work