What philosophical perspective did Dante and Aquinas share?

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They both thought that faith and reason operated independently.They both supported the combined authority of religious and governmental institutions.They both maintained that faith alone was central to Christian belief.They both held that reason and faith together contribute to understanding truth.

Explanation

Option A is incorrect because neither Dante nor Aquinas saw faith and reason as separate. Option B is wrong as their focus was not on church-state power dynamics. Option C is inaccurate since both valued more than just faith. The correct answer is D because both philosophers believed that faith and reason work hand in hand in the pursuit of truth.