Aquinas by Anthony Kenny

Aquinas by Anthony Kenny

This is a book about Thomas Aquinas as a philosopher, written for readers who may not necessarily share his theological interests and beliefs. Apart from his commentaries on Aristotle, Aquinas wrote little of an explicitly philosophical nature; but his theological works contain philosophical insights which entitle him to be considered as one of the world's great philosophers.

The book is divided into three chapters. The first is an account of Aquinas's life and works, and an assessment of his significance for contemporary philosophy. The second is a sketch of the major concepts of Aquinas's metaphysical system: it includes a discussion of the doctrine of Being, which is one of the most famous but also, Anthony Kenny argues, the most overrated elements in his philosophy. The third chapter is devoted to Aquinas's philosophy of mind, which is less well known but far more rewarding to study. Dr Kenny assumes no professional historical or philosophical background; but he does attempt to bring the reader closely to grips with Aquinas's own difficult and challenging writings.

Anthony Kenny is Master of Balliol College, Oxford; and the author of many books on philosophy, including The Five Ways (1969), a study of Aquinas's celebrated five proofs of the existence of God.

Details

• Paperback
• Conditie: Acceptable, has some pencil underlinings, pages yellowed, otherwise good copy 
• ISBN: 0192875000
• Uitgeverij: Oxford University Press