Saint Thomas in the Encyclical Fides et Ratio

Authors

  • Serge–Thomas Bonino Faculty of Philosophy of the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome

Keywords:

philosophy, theology, Thomism, metaphysics, wisdom, tradition, faith and reason

Abstract

The paragraphs contained in the encyclical Fides et Ratio which are explicitly devoted
to Saint Thomas Aquinas comprise a condensed summation, or rather synthesis
of the entire encyclical. These paragraphs incorporate the main themes which are
expounded in other sections of the encyclical (philosophy opened to faith, theology
mindful of philosophy, etc.) Encyclical teachings on the role of tradition in intellectual
life justifies the constant recommendations of the Church regarding the favoured
teachings of Saint Thomas, as in philosophy, so too in theology.

Published

2019-07-16