Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of Thomas Aquinas and his contributions to reconciling faith and reason. Consider the following:
- How do you think faith and reason intersect in your own life?
- Have you ever encountered a situation where you had to balance your beliefs with logical reasoning?
- Do you think it’s possible for science and religion to coexist, or are they mutually exclusive?
- Can you think of a time when you had to reconcile two seemingly opposing ideas or beliefs?
- How do you think Thomas Aquinas’ ideas about faith and reason might be relevant to contemporary debates and issues?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Take a look at the featured image and consider the following questions:
- What do you see in the image?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
- How do you think the image relates to Thomas Aquinas and his ideas about faith and reason?
Introduction:
Read the introduction to the activity and familiarize yourself with the key concepts and ideas related to Thomas Aquinas and his contributions to philosophy and theology.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJvoFf2wCBU. Pause the video at the following points and consider the questions:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes: How do you think Thomas Aquinas’ ideas about faith and reason might be applied to contemporary issues and debates?
- Pause at 5:00 minutes: What do you think is the significance of Thomas Aquinas’ concept of “secular natural law” and how does it relate to his broader philosophical framework?
- Pause at 8:00 minutes: How do you think Thomas Aquinas’ emphasis on reason and intellectual curiosity might be relevant to your own life and pursuits?
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