Aquinas on the Soul: Whether it is a Body, whether It Is Immortal, and given these Why It Is Fitting For the Body and Why It Is Necessary.

Joseph Nietlong(1*), Gideon Kato(2),

(1) Benue State University Makurdi, Km 1, Gboko Road, PMB 102119, Benue State, Nigeria.
(2) Benue State University Makurdi, Km 1, Gboko Road, PMB 102119, Benue State, Nigeria.
(*) Corresponding Author



Abstract


Aquinas’ views on the soul follows closely those of Aristotle, but diverges on some key points. This study examines whether the soul for Aquinas is or is not a body, whether it is or not immortal. It further examines in detail Aquinas’ exposition of the fittingness of the soul to the body and why it is necessary. Herein, lies the most significant way Aquinas diverges from Aristotle. Aquinas’ re-statement and re-framing of the question in a new way also marks his unique and original contribution to the discourse on the Soul.

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