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The Cambridge Companion to Aquinas
Norman Kretzmann
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Paperback. Ten leading scholars introduce all the important aspects of Aquinas' thought. Editor(s): Kretzmann, Norman; Stump, Eleonore. Series: Cambridge Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 314 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCB; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 484.
Among the great philosophers of the Middle Ages Aquinas is unique in pursuing two apparently disparate projects. On the one hand he developed a philosophical understanding of Christian doctrine in a fully integrated system encompassing all natural and supernatural reality. On the other hand, he was convinced that Aristotle's philosophy afforded the best available philosophical component of such a system. In a relatively brief career Aquinas developed these projects in great detail and with an astonishing degree of success. In this volume ten leading scholars introduce all the important aspects of Aquinas' thought, ranging from its historical background and dependence ... Read more
Among the great philosophers of the Middle Ages Aquinas is unique in pursuing two apparently disparate projects. On the one hand he developed a philosophical understanding of Christian doctrine in a fully integrated system encompassing all natural and supernatural reality. On the other hand, he was convinced that Aristotle's philosophy afforded the best available philosophical component of such a system. In a relatively brief career Aquinas developed these projects in great detail and with an astonishing degree of success. In this volume ten leading scholars introduce all the important aspects of Aquinas' thought, ranging from its historical background and dependence ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Series
Cambridge Companions to Philosophy
Condition
New
Weight
483g
Number of Pages
314
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521437691
SKU
V9780521437691
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Reviews for The Cambridge Companion to Aquinas
"...a splendid piece of work that does just what the series seems intended to do. It also fills a notable gap. There is nothing to compare with it currently in print in English....All of the authors...are well known and respected for their knowledge of Aquinas's writings and for their ability to comment on them. And all of ... Read more