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Write a 4-6 page paper in which you compare and contrast the thoughts of Aquinas and Augustine on the role of religion in government. Within your paper, assess the legitimacy of tyranny as a form of government from the viewpoint of both philosophers.
- APA format, cited within the paper, 4-5 references minimum.
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Running head: COMPARE AND CONTRAST-AUGUSTINE AND AQUINAS
Compare and Contrast -Augustine and Aquinas
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Compare and contrast the thoughts of Aquinas and Augustine on the role of religion in
government. Within your paper, assess the legitimacy of tyranny as a form of
government from the viewpoint of both philosophers
Introduction
It is always uncommon for most of the philosophers to consider roles of religion in
daily lives of the citizens or the association between government and religion. Both St.
Augustine and St. Aquinas are viewed as theologians rather than philosophers. However,
their works have significantly influenced several political and church leaders. Aquinas got
most influenced by the Aristotle (Titus, 2016). Aquinas suggested that both faith and
reasoning are complementary but not contradictory.
Aquinas further argued that the political authority originates from God. Despite
Augustine not being baptized into the church till late hours, Augustine viewed both the
government and religion as influential and related. Augustine also believed that there should
be no misinterpretation of the Bible when it is considered to ...