SMJ Quiz 1

According to Aristotle, how should we learn by?

Inquiry + Experience

What are the two “realms” in Aristotle’s philosophy?

Experience + Inquiry (inquiring about what you want to perfect)

Whats the difference between Kant’s phenomenal and neumenal?

experience vs the thing itself

What are the three neumenal realities according to Kant?

1- Existence of God

2- immortality of the soul

2- existence of human freedom

Plato’s philosophy

perfection and knowledge were attained through contemplation of the higher idea

Compare the two realms/worlds in Plato’s philosophy

Changing world of senses (shadowy reflection of the ideas)

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unchanging world of truth and ideas (reality)

Is Plato’s view compatible with all Christiaan belief?

platonic through is not a perfect expression of the Christian thought (ex: ressurection)

Who influenced St. Augustine

Plato

Who influenced STA

Aristotle

What is St. Anselms definition of theology?

faith seeking understanding

what are the norms and criteria of reason

* Clearly defined data
* systematic ordering of questions and judgements grounded and evidence
* these can not be dictated to in an arbitrary way by faith

What are the norms and criteria of faith

* recognizes an authority that goes beyond the here and now claims of our senses
* grounded in a mystery which it claims is more than human reason can encompass
* accepts the particularity of God’s actions in human history