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Synopsis
This classic book contains the biography of Sir Thomas Aquinas, who was an Italian Dominican Priest of the Roman Catholic Church, and an influential philosopher and theologian of scholasticism. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Synopsis
From the prominent English writer and philosopher, G. K. Chesterton, this volume details the life and theological thought of the Italian Dominican Priest, St. Thomas Aquinas.
St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) was an influential philosopher and theologian of scholasticism. This volume explores his philosophy, known as Thomism, and gives a concise, detailed biography of his life. A compelling text, G. K. Chesterton's work examines and compares various philosophies, giving a well-rounded analysis of Thomism and a brilliant introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas.
The contents of this volume feature:
- On Two Friars
- The Runaway Abbot
- The Aristotelian Revolution
- A Meditation on the Manichees
- The Real Life of St. Thomas
- The Approach to Thomism
- The Permanent Philosophy
- The Sequel to St. Thomas