Answer to Question #307082 in Philosophy for rich

Question

In your own words, describe the chief characteristics of Scholastic scholarship.

Answer 1

Scholasticism is a Medieval school of philosophy (or, perhaps more accurately, a method of learning) taught by the academics of medieval universities and cathedrals in the period from the 12th to 16th Century. The main characteristics of scholasticism are the following: Its objective was to integrate the knowledge that was right. The scholastics believed in the harmony between reason and faith. Philosophy can help theology to explain the mysteries and revelations of faith so that they are understandable to reason. Giving prominence to dialectical thinking and syllogistic reasoning. The recognition that Aristotle and Plato disagreed about the notion of universals, and that this was a vital question to resolve. An acceptance of the prevailing Catholic orthodoxy.