In contradiction to Thomas Aquinas, William of Occam claimed that the truths of religion could not be proved by reason but could be accepted only by faith.

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Magdalena Harrington

25 November, 19:03

In contradiction to Thomas Aquinas, William of Occam claimed that the truths of religion could not be proved by reason but could be accepted only by faith.

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Explanation:Thomas Aquinas is an Italian phylosopher and theologian, who is believed by many to be the greatest theologian of all times due to his work on Faith and Religion.

William of Occam is a Franciscan friar from England, he is a theologian and phylosopher famous for his work "Occam's Razor" he believes that only faith gives us access to theological truths against the view of Thomas Aquinas who believes that Faith and reasoning are required for theological truths.