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The ideas/beliefs of Plato and Aristotle found their ways into the new Christian religion via many people. Origen, Clement of Alexandria, Athanasius and the 3 Cappadocians, Constantine, and many more. Here is what a famous world-class historian, Edward Gibbons wrote in his 'History of Christianity' summing up the Greek influence upon about Plato and Aristotle's 'triad or three substances' commonly referred to as a 'trinity' today:
"If Paganism was conquered by Christianity, it is equally true that Christianity was corrupted by Paganism. The pure Deism (basic religion, in this context) of the Christians...was changed by the Church of Rome, into the incomprehensible dogma of the trinity. Many of the pagan tenets invented by the Egyptians and idealized by Plato were retained as being worth of belief." (1883, p. xvi). (See "How Ancient Trinitarian Gods Influenced Adoption of the Trinity," beginning on page 18.)
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Was Aristotle a Christian?
No, Aristotle was not a Christian. He was born in ancient Greece and lived before the establishment of Christianity as a religion. Aristotle's philosophical ideas have influenced Christian thought, but he himself did not follow the Christian faith.
How did Aristotle believe that children could become good christians?
He didn't. Christianity did not exist at the time of Aristotle
Who was the philosopher that studied Aristotle's works?
The philosopher who studied Aristotle's works was Thomas Aquinas. Aquinas was a prominent medieval thinker known for his attempts to reconcile Christian theology with the philosophy of Aristotle.
Did Socrates Plato Aristotle and Aquinas all believe Christianity is the only true religion?
No. Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greco-Roman pagans.
What were Thomas Aquinas's beliefs related to government?
he combined church teachings with the ideas of the Aristotle
What were thomas aquinas beliefs related to government?
he combined church teachings with the ideas of the Aristotle
Who introduced western Europe to classical works of Aristotle?
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How did the works of Aristotle make their way into Europe?
Through the Renaissance!!
Who believed that the best form of government combined parts of monarchy oligarchy and democracy?
Socrates
Who was the Muslim philosopher that studied and translated the works of Aristotle?
The Muslim philosopher who studied and translated the works of Aristotle was Ibn Rushd, also known as Averroes. He played a key role in reintroducing Aristotle's philosophy to the Western world during the Middle Ages.
Names of good scientists and why they were good?
Albert Enstein because of his works in physics and Aristotle for his works in philosophy.
What is the recommended reading order for Aristotle's works?
The recommended reading order for Aristotle's works is typically to start with his "Categories" and "On Interpretation," followed by his "Physics" and "Metaphysics." After that, it is suggested to read his works on ethics, such as "Nicomachean Ethics" and "Eudemian Ethics." Finally, one can explore his works on politics, such as "Politics" and "Rhetoric."
