Dude. You asked for help, and that's what you got. So please don't preach to me about what you're learning, and what similarities exist.

Dude. There is a yawning chasm of difference between Aristotle, and Thomas Aquinas. That chasm is created by geographical differences, sociological differences and chronological differences. Those differences affect both individuals greatly, and influence what Aquinas had to say and why.

Dude. Aristotle studied at the feet ot Plato for years, and he admired him greatly. Am I therefore to draw comparison between Plato and Aristotle, and what they thought, and point out what's similar and what is not?

It's fairer to say that one learnt from another and speculate (Where applicable) that one furthered thought processes began by another.

Dude. Hylomorphism, as discussed by Aristotle has one fundamental stumbling block that Aquinas pointed to numerous times as being incorrect. Aristotle states that: The soul is a first actuality of a natural body which has life in potentiality” This theory is said to apply to all forms of life whether they be plants, animals or humans. Not a concept that is easily reconciled by Aquinas. Given of course, Aquinas obvious spiritual leanings and biases.

Oh, Dude? I'm glad you're taking a course.

Protocol.