Using at least three authors from the common readings. write a paper explaining how these readings represent one of the fundamental claims of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. The common readings are: Plato’s Republic: Allegory of the Cave Books of the Bible: Genesis. Exodus. Gospel of Matthew. Paul’s Letter to Corinthians Augustine’s Confessions Aquinas Summa Contra Gentiles 3-8: Summa Theologica — On the Laws Dante’s Divine Comedy
Foundational Claims of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition 1. Human beings exist in relation to as Triune God. 2. God’s presence in the world is mediated through nature and reality. 3. Faith and reason are compatible. 4. The dignity of the human being is inviolable and therefore the commitment to justice for the common good is necessary