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It can be looked at in different ways, depending on your purpose in knowing, viewpoint and who you accept as an authority. The early philosophers and theologians saw a broader inquiry as very useful and sought to bring science and religion more in line. Aristotle and the early Greeks saw a correspondence between all the philosophies of the world as a rational inquiry so don't have the bias of assuming that all in the past were blind and ignorant of reason. Reason has been about forever. Scholasticism degenerated into scholars arguing about who was right. I guess that's easier. The idea of bringing philosophies together was a good one. We are in need of less conflict and more understanding today as well. Perhaps we can learn from errors in the past.
Philosophy is the study of all knowledge and belief. Science is not a body of knowledge, but rather based on the larger principle of inquiry, and testing of 'knowledge' that is used in every discipline. Aquinas didn't see science and religion being overly at odds. Scholasticism really involved rational inquiry into belief and wisdom of the past and present, but included intuition and revelation. Now science is saying, supporting Aristotle, that the vision logic of the whole brain is far superior to the 50 bit, 50 cycles per second of the conscious mind. We have also lost a lot of understanding that the ancients had already worked out and we are only rediscovering it now.
Knowledge and universities were attached to the church, but became separated into secular universities, whether by the printing press or the Churches inability to control the people, when they became more informed. Today, with the internet people have even more access to unbiased reporting and information. This time it is not just scholars, but anyone who is interested, every man a scholar, if they will.
Scholasticism today is about arguing out our differences also, hopefully to find some degree of synthesis. I guess the purpose was to bridge the gap between religion and the new secularism. It's an attempt to give a name to a time in history that indicates the state of knowledge at that time and that still has influence today. Maybe it's an attempt to bring order out of confusion.
Some schools of Neo-Scholasticism are emphasizes using reason on issues that were thought of as matters of faith, intuition and even esoteric thought. Is faith really meant to mean blind faith or belief to be in the irrational? I don't think so.
I hope that is of some little help. You might just type in Scholasticism in the green ask box above. There are several reprints from encyclopedias that may help.
What else can I help you with?
What is the purpose of fruit on a plant?
The purpose of fruit on a plant is to protect and disperse seeds for reproduction.
What is the purpose of the stingers that bees have?
The purpose of the stingers that bees have is for self-defense. Bees use their stingers to protect themselves and their hive from potential threats.
Do wolves have eyebrows, and if so, what is their purpose in the animal kingdom?
Wolves do not have eyebrows. Eyebrows are not common in the animal kingdom and serve no specific purpose for wolves.
Do gorillas have fingernails and if so, what is their purpose?
Yes, gorillas have fingernails. The purpose of their fingernails is to help them grip and manipulate objects, as well as to groom themselves and others.
Do yaks have horns, and if so, what is their purpose?
Yes, yaks have horns. The purpose of their horns is mainly for defense against predators and for establishing dominance within their herd.
Who influenced the medieval scholasticism?
me
Who was the champion of scholasticism?
Thomas Aquinas is often considered the champion of scholasticism. He was a key figure in the development of scholastic philosophy and theology in the Middle Ages, blending reason and faith in his works. Aquinas's Summa Theologica is one of the most influential works of scholasticism.
Which of these was a dominant force in Europe from the eleventh to fifteenth centuries scholasticism humanism or neoplatonism?
Scholasticism was the dominant force in Europe from the eleventh to fifteenth centuries. It was a method of critical thought that sought to reconcile faith and reason through the works of theologians such as St. Thomas Aquinas. Humanism and Neoplatonism were also influential during this time but did not hold the same level of dominance as Scholasticism.
Who was Averres?
A Muslim scholar who wrote about Scholasticism
What was the chief task or duty of scholasticism?
learn it
Saint called the founder of Scholasticism?
St. Anselm of Canterbury is often considered the founder of Scholasticism. He was a medieval theologian and philosopher known for his writings on the relationship between faith and reason, particularly his ontological argument for the existence of God.
What statement is true about learning in the late middle ages?
Scholasticism brought Aristotle and The Bible together. - Apex
What was the dominant medieval philosophical approach?
Probably scholasticism.
What work is a Latin book on Scholasticism?
Summa Theologiae
What Latin book is a book on scholasticism?
Summa Theologiae
An attempt by medieval philosophers to reconcile faith and reason?
scholasticism
Which century saw the greatest period of influence for scholasticism?
1200s.
