Thomas Aquinas: A Very Short Introduction
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (742 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199556644 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Thomas Aquinas is one of the giants of medieval philosophy, a thinker who had--and who still has--a profound influence on Western thought. Aquinas was a controversial figure in his time who was often engaged in fierce theological debates. This Very Short Introduction will look at Aquinas in a historical context, and explore the Church and culture into which Aquinas was born. Fergus Kerr, in this engaging and informative introduction, makes the Summa Theologiae, Aquinas's greatest single work, accessible to new readers. He also sheds valuable light on the importance of Thomas Aquinas in modern times, showing why Aquinas matters now, illustrating the significant role that the writings of Aquinas play in contemporary debate.. He was the foremost classical proponent of natural theology, and the father of the Thomistic school of philosophy and theology. It will consider Aquinas as philosopher and theologian, and will look at the relationship between philosophy and religion in the thirteenth century
He is particularly well known for his work on Ludwig Wittgenstein and Thomas Aquinas. Fergus Kerr is Honorary Fellow of the School of Divinity in the University of Edinburgh. He is also Editor of the journal New Blackfriars.. He is widely recognized as a philosopher and theologian of high distinction
About the AuthorFergus Kerr is Honorary Fellow of the School of Divinity in the University of Edinburgh. He is widely recognized as a philosopher and theologian of high distinction. He is also Editor of the journal New Blackfriars.. He is particularly well known for his work on Ludwig Wittgenstein and Thomas Aquinas
toronto said Laude. This is an excellent short introduction, completely painless, just a delight. To say that the author displays vast erudition in a modest way is an understatement -- I was in awe at how much Kerr was able to work into this tight space. It is sketchy, but sketchy like a Blue Guide to Paris -- these are the big questions, this is where to look, and so on. Most of it is structured around the Summa T. Slo***dollarz said A good introduction. This is exactly what it says it is. The book is small, looks quite nice, and is a short read. It deals with Aquinas' philosophy as much as his life, and does a good job of condensing it, though of course it does not get into any of his intricate arguments. Not a substitute for reading Aquinas by any stretch, but it was never intended to be. Instead, it's a great book to look through before readi. Good intro to Thomas Aquinas A very Good introduction to Thomas Aquinas and his philosophy Per summa theologica. For example the book discusses The evolution of property rights from the virtue of justice.