The Philosophy of Aquinas

Synopsis

Beginning With A Brief Overview Of Aquinas' Life And Philosophical Career, The Authors Introduce His Overarching Explanatory Framework In Order To Provide The Necessary Background To His Philosophical Investigations Across A Wide Range Of Areas: Rational Theology, Metaphysics, Philosophy Of Human Nature, Philosophy Of Mind, And Ethical And Political Theory. Life And Work -- Aquinas's Explanatory Framework: The Four Causes -- Aquinas's Metaphysical Framework: Being And Essence -- God's Existence And Nature -- The Order Of The Universe -- The Human Soul And The Human Body -- Sense And Intellect -- The Goal Of Human Life -- Ethics. Christopher Shields And Robert Pasnau. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.