| Thomas Aquinas: God and Explanations Contributor(s): Martin, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 0748609016 ISBN-13: 9780748609017 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press OUR PRICE: $133.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 1997 Annotation: Addressing the critical themes of authority and reason, Martin examines the role of science and definitions in medieval thought, and how to deal with the question 'Is there a God?' Interpreting Aquinas' "Five Ways" in the context of his theory of science, Martin's clear, rigorous exposition compares and contrasts Aquinas' arguments with those of Anselm, Descartes, and Kant. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Medieval - Philosophy | Religious - Religion | Philosophy |
| Dewey: 189.4 |
| Lexile Measure: 1400 |
| Physical Information: 0.99" H x 6.47" W x 9.48" (1.10 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This path-breaking approach to Thomas Aquinas interprets the Five Ways in the context of his theory of science. Aquinas is the leading medieval philosopher and his work is of continuing contemporary relevance. Addressing all the critical themes of authority and reason, Christopher Martin examines the role of science and definitions in medieval thought, and how to deal with the big question: is there a God? Rigorous and challenging, Martin's clear exposition compares and contrasts Aquinas' arguments with those of other philosophers, Anselm, Descartes and Kant. |