On the relation between philosophy and theology in Thomas Aquinas

The article analyzes the relation between philosophy and theology in Thomas Aquinas context of difference light active intellect faith. faith perfects strengthens natural light; because that, reason is subservient to higher faith, cannot contradict it has submit it. Theology uses first principles that are presuppositions all thinking; theological reflection correct defend against its inherent destructive tendencies, undermined by sin. for sake greater clarity as well articulation revealed mysteries a consistent system. Also, function is, with help philosophical models, reach some remote conceptual similarity conceptions reason.