Write a one page single spaced reaction paper on the following points. Split the essay into 3 paragraphs.(Intro, Body, Conclusion)
1. Brief descriiption of the historical context (social, political, cultural, religious, economic, etc.) of medieval period.
2. Compare and discuss briefly in your own words the methods and ways of Anselm with Aquinas in proving the existence of God and explaining the nature of God. Explore the influence of Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine on Anselm and Aquinas philosophical view on reality, God, morality, and knowledge.
3. Conclusion: Considering today’s society’s historical context, which of the two metaphysical views (on proofs of God’s existence, nature of being and reality, etc.) do you find convincing and relevant? Explain your answer. Do you personally think that spiritualistic interpretation of reality (use of religion) makes more sense than the materialistic understanding of reality (use of science)? Explain your answer.
