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The next great philosopher in the tradition of western thought was Thomas Aquinas. As we survey his intellectual developments, we'll address the following questions:

1. Within the broad tradition of Christian scholars, what makes Aquinas so unique?
2. What was Aquinas' goal in examining and writing about even the most seemingly insignificant theological disputes?
3. How does Aquinas explain the nature of evil?

Recommended Reading: Snell, RJ. Lost in the Chaos: Immanence, Despair, Hope. New York: Angelico Press, 2023.