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The rise of Christianity brought about philosophical debates on faith and reason from "summary" of The Philosophy Book by DK
The rise of Christianity in the ancient world sparked profound philosophical debates on the nature of faith and reason. During this time, thinkers grappled with questions regarding the compatibility of faith with reason, and whether one could rely on faith alone to understand the world around them. Prominent Christian theologians such as Augustine of Hippo argued that faith was essential for understanding the mysteries of existence, and that reason could only take one so far in uncovering the truths of the universe. Augustine believed that faith provided a higher form of knowledge that transcended the limitations of human reason. On the other hand, philosophers like Thomas Aquinas sought to reconc...
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