Plato's belief in the priority of an immaterial and eternal world became the central thesis of Saint Augustine's philosophy, while Aristotle's view of a living, growing, goal-directed universe played an important role in the thought of Saint Thomas Aquinas.

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This statement is true. Saint Augustine was heavily influenced by Plato's philosophy, particularly his belief in the existence of an eternal and immaterial world. Saint Thomas Aquinas, on the other hand, was influenced by Aristotle's emphasis on the natural world, but still incorporated elements of Plato's ideas into his own philosophy.

Plato's Belief in the Priority of an Immaterial and Eternal