Aquinas

Aquinas

By Eleonore Stump

Book Description

Thomas Aquinas stands as one of history's most influential thinkers, a medieval philosopher whose groundbreaking work continues to shape our understanding of faith, reason, and reality itself. In this comprehensive scholarly examination, Eleonore Stump guides readers through the profound intellectual landscape that Aquinas created when he masterfully wove together Aristotelian philosophy and Christian theology.

Drawing from Aquinas' monumental works, the Summa Theologiae and Summa Contra Gentiles, Stump illuminates how this remarkable thirteenth-century thinker demonstrated that philosophical inquiry and theological reflection could strengthen rather than contradict each other. For those seeking to understand how reason and spirituality can work in harmony, Aquinas' approach offers a compelling model of intellectual integration.

This extensive study reveals how Aquinas revolutionized medieval thought by showing that rigorous philosophical analysis could deepen rather than diminish religious understanding. His insights into metaphysics and the nature of existence continue to influence contemporary discussions about the relationship between mind and spirit, knowledge and faith.

Stump's thorough analysis makes Aquinas' complex ideas accessible to modern readers, whether they are philosophers, theologians, or anyone interested in exploring how intellectual rigor can enhance spiritual understanding. This work serves as both an introduction to one of Christianity's greatest thinkers and a resource for those seeking to understand how careful reasoning can illuminate the deepest questions of human existence.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~17 hours)

📄 Length: 611 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Philosophie
  • ✓ Explore Thomas, aquinas, saint, 1225?-1274
  • ✓ Understand metaphysical principles
  • ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
  • ✓ Explore 08.22 medieval philosophy
  • ✓ Explore 11.52 medieval Christianity
  • ✓ Explore History & Surveys
  • ✓ Explore Theological anthropology

Topics Covered

Philosophie Thomas, aquinas, saint, 1225?-1274 Metaphysics PHILOSOPHY 08.22 medieval philosophy 11.52 medieval Christianity History & Surveys Theological anthropology Medieval Christian philosophers

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