Aristotle & Aquinas - Christianity and the Rediscovery of Rational Thought

The Middle Ages, from the 5th to the 15thC is often characterised by a (supposed) lapse in scientific and philosophical progress.
However, during the High Middle Ages (1000-1300AD), the intellectual landscape of Europe was transformed through the rediscovery of ancient texts, most notably those of Greek philosopher Aristotle.
The significance of the rediscovery of Aristotle's texts is the role of his codified process of dialectic as a systematic tool for intellectual inquiry and problem-solving.

Aristotle’s works reintroduced the dialectical method to Western thought, leading to scholasticism, a method of critical thought which was a hallmark of the medieval universities.
Scholasticism is a method of learning more than a philosophy or a theology. It places strong emphasis on dialectical reasoning to extend knowledge by inference and to resolve contradictions.
It sought to integrate the secular understanding of the ancient world with the dogma implicit in the revelations of Christianity.
The Scholastic Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) used it extensively in his “Summa Theologica” a comprehensive work of theology.
Thomas would pose a question, present objections to the Christian understanding of the issue, provide responses to these objections based on Aristotelian dialectic, and then synthesise the discussion to reach a conclusion.

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0:00 Discussion on Aristotle & Aquinas' influence on Christian rational thought.
6:25 Exploring moral complexities faced by Christians in interpretation.
12:10 Rediscovery of rational thought through dialectic in Middle Ages.
18:23 Rediscovery of ancient texts & intellectual engagement in Byzantine Empire & Islamic world.
23:55 Rediscovery of rational thought through Aristotle & Aquinas in Christianity.
29:20 Revolution of medieval scholarship setting stage for Renaissance and Scientific Revolution.
35:16 Concept of rational faith in theology & limits of logical proof in understanding truth.
40:59 Comparison of ancient philosophy with Nazi Germany and essence of socialism.
46:42 Exploration of pre-Christian beliefs, rejection of Christian influence & new ethics.
52:27 Influence of Parisian Lodges on French Revolution & Atheism.
57:47 Development of theological inquiry through dialectic in reconciling revelation & wisdom.
1:03:22 Rediscovery of rational thought through theological & philosophical achievements.
1:08:40 Comparison between Christian & rationalist thinking, with focus on distinctions.
Recap by Tammy AI

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[PaulusAditya]

Good work and thank you, Llyod. Regarding the principle of non contradiction, Fr. Ripperger had an excellent lecture in his most recent video on Sensus Fidelium channel. You can check it if you have time. Best wishes from Indonesia..

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[johnbusiness]

Great information Lloyd as always, I would like to see you dive into logic when you can .

[mawusichike]

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[charlesmason-brown]

Learning lots. It’s all relevant! Dankie

[RVMTube]

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I am starting to believe that the devil has one trick and he keeps dressing it up in new ways. But it always boils down to the same fundamentals.

[lydiaanello]

Excellent job, God bless you for your research.

[GamePhyisician]

great video Lloyd, can you do a video on the Islamic Golden Ages?

[illyb]

I love how you started off with Aristotle, “everyone is born into an ocean of truth, unless your a democrat.” 😂

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