Aquinas (A Beginner's Guide)
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (927 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1851686908 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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A concise, accessible and compelling introduction to Aquinas's thought. Required reading for anyone interested in Thomas Aquinas." — Christopher Kaczor, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Loyola Marymount University"At last. "A useful and easy to read introduction. Feser shows that Aquinas's philosophy is still a live option for thinkers today." — Kelly James Clark, Professor of Philosophy, Calvin College. Students and scholars will find this highly beneficial." — Fulvio di Blasi, President, Thomas International"Lucid, cogent, and compelling
Required Reading in Philosophy G. Kyle Essary Whenever I picked up The Last Superstition by Dr. Feser, I expected a standard critique of the poor reasoning of New Atheists. It excelled in that regard, but went further and opened my eyes to a whole realm of philosophy that I had never even properly considered. Ashton Wilkins said Clearest and Best Introduction to Thomism. E. Feser's introduction to Aquinas' thought was exactly what I was looking for: a clear, contemporary introduction (and defense!) of Aquinas' thought which interacts with modern objections. Having read introductions by Ralph McInerny, Henri Renard, F. Copleston, . "Excellent introduction to Aquinas" according to A. Schaefer. Feser tells the story of Aquinas's philosophy and theology from the perspective of the man himself, contrasting it with modern philosophy rather than attempting to ground it in modernity.
One of the most influential philosophers and theologians in history, St. Covering his thoughts on the soul, natural law, metaphysics, and the interaction of faith and reason, this will prove indispensable for students, experts or the general reader.. In this cogent introduction to the great Saint's work, Edward Feser argues that you cannot fully understand Aquinas' philosophy without his theology and vice versa. Thomas Aquinas was the father of modern philosophy of religion, and is infamous for his "proofs" for God’s existence