Aquinas, Ethics, and Philosophy of Religion
Metaphysics and Practice (Indiana Series in the Philosophy …
Thomas S. Hibbs
236 pages | ~7 hrs
Aquinas, Ethics, and Philosophy of Religion
Metaphysics and Practice (Indiana Series in the Philosophy of Religion)
By Thomas S. Hibbs
Thomas S. Hibbs invites readers on a profound exploration of how ancient wisdom can illuminate modern spiritual and ethical living. This thoughtful work demonstrates how the medieval philosopher Aquinas understood virtue as the wellspring of all meaningful action, offering contemporary seekers a framework for integrating knowledge, ethics, and spiritual practice.
Rather than treating philosophy as abstract theory, Hibbs reveals how Aquinas viewed philosophical inquiry as a lived practice that transforms both understanding and character. The book shows how epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, and theology naturally weave together into a coherent approach to human flourishing. By recovering the concept of practice as central to spiritual development, Hibbs presents a more grounded and descriptive understanding of how we act and know in the world.
The author skillfully bridges centuries of philosophical thought, bringing Aquinas into dialogue with both analytic and Continental philosophical traditions. This conversation enriches contemporary discussions about virtue, meaning, and the relationship between knowledge and ethical living. Readers discover how a deeper appreciation of Thomistic thought can inform their own spiritual journey and moral development.
For those seeking to understand how metaphysical insights connect to everyday ethical choices, this work offers a nuanced exploration of how philosophical practice can remain genuinely open to transcendent dimensions of human experience while addressing the practical challenges of moral living.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Metafysica
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Cultivate virtuous qualities
- ✓ Understand metaphysical principles
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Ethiek
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Virtue
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Details
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780253348814
- ISBN-10
- 0253348811
- Pages
- 236
- Language
- EN
