The Thought of Thomas Aquinas
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Author Description
The works of Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest Western philosophers as well as theologians of the Christian Church, are not only illuminating (for his questions as much as his answers) but surprisingly relevant to our concerns today. This book represents a long overdue modern comprehensive presentation of the total thought of Aquinas. While traditional studies of Aquinas invariably deal with either his philosophy or his theology, Davies introduces the full range of Aquinas's thinking, relating it to writers earlier and later than Aquinas himself. The book will be of considerable interest to professional theologians and philosophers, as well as to those with particular interest in medieval thinking. It is designed to be accessible to the general reader who has no specialist knowledge of medieval thought or professional training in philosophy or theology.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the comprehensive philosophical and theological framework of Thomas Aquinas to determine his relevance to contemporary intellectual concerns. Brian Davies, a scholar specializing in medieval thought, synthesizes Aquinas's extensive body of work into a unified presentation. By bridging the traditional divide between philosophical and theological analysis, Davies argues that Aquinas's questions remain as significant as his conclusions for modern readers. The text serves as a bridge between historical scholasticism and current philosophical inquiry.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive overview of Aquinas's total intellectual output including both philosophy and theology.
- Comparative analysis linking Aquinas to thinkers preceding and following his era.
- A structured methodology designed for readers without specialized training in medieval scholasticism.
- Examination of core metaphysical, ethical, and theological arguments found in the Summa Theologica and other major works.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a highly accessible entry point for those seeking a holistic view of Aquinas's thought. Readers frequently note that the prose successfully avoids overly technical jargon while maintaining academic rigor.
Page Count:
408
Publication Date:
1993-04-08
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198267533
ISBN-13:
9780198267539
Philosophy
Non-Fiction
Theology
Christianity
