St. Thomas Aquinas Philosophical Texts is a book that contains a collection of philosophical writings by the renowned medieval theologian and philosopher, St. Thomas Aquinas. The book is edited by Thomas Gilby, a British Dominican friar and scholar of Aquinas' works.The texts in the book cover a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy, and theology. They are drawn from Aquinas' major works, such as Summa Theologica, Summa Contra Gentiles, and De Ente et Essentia.The book is divided into ...
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St. Thomas Aquinas Philosophical Texts is a book that contains a collection of philosophical writings by the renowned medieval theologian and philosopher, St. Thomas Aquinas. The book is edited by Thomas Gilby, a British Dominican friar and scholar of Aquinas' works.The texts in the book cover a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy, and theology. They are drawn from Aquinas' major works, such as Summa Theologica, Summa Contra Gentiles, and De Ente et Essentia.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Aquinas' philosophy. The first part deals with his metaphysical writings, which explore the nature of being, existence, and causation. The second part focuses on his ethical and political philosophy, which examines the principles of moral behavior and the structure of society. The third part explores Aquinas' theology, including his views on the nature of God, the Trinity, and the sacraments.Throughout the book, Gilby provides helpful introductions and notes that contextualize Aquinas' writings and explain their significance. He also includes a comprehensive bibliography and index to aid readers in further study.Overall, St. Thomas Aquinas Philosophical Texts is an essential resource for anyone interested in the thought of one of the most influential philosophers in Western history.1951. St. Thomas Aquinas was a prolific writer, leaving nearly one hundred works behind him. The editor has selected and translated a number of these texts and put them into a semblance of order relative to the subject matter. Chapter headings are as follows: science and wisdom; existence of God; nature of God; activity of God; creation; variety; problem of evil; body and spirit; human nature; consciousness; love; happiness; morality; feeling and training; virtues; living beyond reason; reasonable virtues; justice; law; community and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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