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Gaetano Sanseverino | |
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| Born | 7 August 1811 |
| Died | 16 November, 1865 (aged 53–54) |
| Occupations | Philosopher, Theologian |
Gaetano Sanseverino (7 August 1811 – 16 November 1865) was an Italian philosopher and theologian. He made a comparative study including thescholastics, particularlyThomas Aquinas, and of the connection between their doctrine and that of theChurch Fathers.
Gaetano Sanseverino was born inNaples on 7 August 1811.
Gaetano made his studies in the seminary inNola, where his uncle wasrector. After hisordination, he continued the study of philosophy, with the special view of comparing the various systems. Gaetano also became acanon of the cathedral of Naples, professor of logic and metaphysics in theseminary, substitute professor of ethics in the university, and eventuallyscrittore in the National Library.
Sanseverino had been educated in theCartesian system, which at that time prevailed in the ecclesiastical schools of Italy, but his comparative study of the various systems supplied him with a deeper knowledge of thescholastics, particularlySt. Thomas Aquinas, and of the intimate connection between their doctrine and that of the church fathers. From that time until the end of his life, his only concern was the restoration of Christian philosophy, in which by his writings, lectures and conversation, he was of supreme assistance toPope Leo XIII. With this object, in 1840, he foundedLa Scienza e la Fede, a periodical which was continued until 1887 by his disciples and associates, Signoriello and d'Amelio.
Gaetano Sanseverino died in Naples ofcholera on 16 November 1865, at age 54.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Gaetano Sanseverino".Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
