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Roger Bacon & Spouse

As a deeply influential philosopher and theologian, Aquinas embodies a sense of harmony between reason and faith. Roger Bacon, a friar himself, would likley appreciate Aquinas' balanced perspective and scholarly dedication to uniting science and spirtuality.

Thomas Aquinas

The Officiant

This table groups philosophers who focus on foundational philosophical systems and deep rational inquiry. The Scoratic Method, Plato's ideal forms, Aristotle's logic, Kant's moral imperatives, and Hegel's dialect provide endless conversation material. They are unlikley to cause a disruption because their ideas, while different, build on one another in intellectual ways.

• Socrates
• Plato
• Aristotle
• Immanual Kant
• Georg Hegel

Table 1

This table brings together thinkers focused on personal fufillment, ethics, and the human condition. Epicurus and Marcus Aurelius can exchange ideas on Stoicism and Hedonism, while Nietzsche and Rand can spar over individualism and morality. Cicero can moderate these debates with his insights on ethics and oratory. This group loves robust debate, but their intellectual focus would keep any tensions civil.

• Epicurus
• Marcus Aurelius
• Cicero
• Friedrich Nietzsche
• Ayn Rand

Table 2

This table focuses on political philosophy and Pragmatism. Locke and Rousseau can discuss social contracts, Bentham can advocate for Utilitarianism, and Dewey and James can share their practical approaches to education and philosophy. Their common interests in governance and sociatal betterment ensure lively but constructive conversation.

• John Locke
• Jean-Jacques Rousseaau
• Jeremy Bentham
• John Dewey
• William James

Table 3

This table is perfect for critical theorists and Post-Modernists. Foucault and Derrida can dive into deconstruction and power structures, while Levi-Strauss introduces anthropology into the mix. Marx and Engels can add depth to discussions about sociatal structures and class systems. Their shared critical approach ensures engaging discussions without disruption.

• Micheal Foucault
• Jacques Derrida
• Claude Levi-Strauss
• Karl Marx
• Friedrich Engels

Table 4

This group blends Metaphysics, Existentialism, and faith. Descartes and Augestine can talk about God and reason. Kierkegaard can add his existential insights, Russell can bring analytical presicion, and Heidegger can challenge them with his existential ontology. Their intellectual breadth ensures a stimulating and respectful conversation.

• Rene Descartes
• Soren Kierkegaard
• Augestine of Hippo
• Bertrand Russell
• Martin Heidegger

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