Scholasticism was a philosophical and theological movement that sought to reconcile the teachings of the Christian faith with the insights of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy.

Descartes was a French philosopher who lived in the 17th century, after the end of the Scholastic period.

Thomas Aquinas was a Dominican friar and theologian who lived in the 13th century. He is considered one of the most important figures in Scholasticism and is known for his comprehensive system of Christian theology, his arguments for the compatibility of faith and reason, and his introduction of the idea of natural law.

Scholastic thought was characterized by its use of logic and reason, its emphasis on authority, and its reliance on empirical evidence. It did not, however, focus on the individual, as this was not a central concern of medieval philosophy.

Scholasticism provided a framework for understanding the natural world, encouraged the use of empirical evidence, and led to the development of new scientific instruments. All of these factors contributed to the birth of modern science.

The germ theory of disease was not discovered until the 19th century, long after the end of the Scholastic period.

Scholasticism led to the establishment of the first universities, helped to standardize the curriculum of universities, and encouraged the development of new academic disciplines.

Existentialism is a philosophical movement that emerged in the 19th century, long after the end of the Scholastic period.

Scholasticism helped to shape the intellectual landscape of the Middle Ages, laid the foundation for the Renaissance and the Reformation, and contributed to the development of modern science.

Thomas Aquinas was a Scholastic philosopher and theologian, not a scientist. Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, and Isaac Newton were all key figures in the birth of modern science.

Roger Bacon was a Franciscan friar and philosopher who lived in the 13th century. He is known for his arguments for the importance of empirical evidence, his development of a new method of scientific inquiry, and his construction of a mechanical calculator.

Modern science is characterized by its use of logic and reason, its reliance on empirical evidence, and its focus on the individual. It does not, however, emphasize authority, as this is seen as a hindrance to scientific progress.

Scholasticism provided a framework for understanding the natural world, encouraged the use of empirical evidence, and led to the development of new scientific instruments. All of these factors contributed to the development of the scientific method.

Transubstantiation is a theological concept that is not relevant to modern science. Natural law, Theodicy, and Falsifiability are all key concepts in modern science.

Scholasticism helped to shape the intellectual landscape of the Middle Ages, laid the foundation for the Renaissance and the Reformation, and contributed to the development of modern science.