A Summary of Philosophy by Thomas Aquinas (English) Hardcover Book

Description: A Summary of Philosophy by Thomas Aquinas, Richard J. Regan, S.J., Richard J. Regan This compact collection of philosophical texts from the Summa Theologica --on God, creation, the soul, human acts, moral good and evil, love, habits, virtue, and law--is presented newly translated in abridged form and cast in a modified version of the medieval quaestio . Included are only the most important objections and Aquinas replies; appeals to scriptural, theological, and philosophical authorities have been omitted. Unlike the ordering of the originals, questions and answers are here presented prior to objections and replies; the result is a sharp, rich, topically organized question-answer presentation of Aquinas major philosophical arguments within a brief compass. A general Introduction, headnotes, a glossary, an index, and a select bibliography offer expert guidance to the work of this major philosopher. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This compact collection of philosophical texts from the Summa Theologica -- on God, creation, the soul, human acts, moral good and evil, love, habits, virtue, and law -- is presented newly translated in abridged form and cast in a modified version of the medieval quaestio. Included are only the most important objections and Aquinas replies; appeals to scriptural, theological, and philosophical authorities have been omitted. Unlike the ordering of the originals, questions and answers are here presented prior to objections and replies; the result is a sharp, rich, topically organised question-answer presentation of Aquinas major philosophical arguments within a brief compass. A general Introduction, head notes, a glossary, an index, and a select bibliography offer expert guidance to the work of this major philosopher. Author Biography Richard J. Regan is Professor of Political Science, Fordham University. Review "Those approaching Aquinas from the side of philosophy, and for the first time, have been done a great service by Richard Regans selective translation of the first part (prima pars) and the first part of the second part (prima secundae) of the Summa Theologiae. By focusing on the questions raised and answers given by Aquinas (and including only the most salient objections and replies), Regan reveals Thomas as a great dialectician, grappling with issues of perennial philosophical interest. Regans general introduction and chapter introductions together enable the reader to see the point and power of Aquinas discussions." -- John Haldane, University of St Andrews. Review Quote Those who want to approach [the Summa Theologiae] in English cannot do better than study Regans volume. It will provide them with a solid and reliable basis from which to take their studies of Aquinas further. . . . Regans translations are always accurate. . . . And, in producing them, he has managed to deliver texts written in elegant, intelligible, and idiomatic English. --Brian Davies, International Philosophical Quarterly Details ISBN0872206580 Year 2003 Translator Richard J. Regan ISBN-10 0872206580 ISBN-13 9780872206588 Format Hardcover Pages 256 Publication Date 2003-03-15 Series Hackett Classics Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9780872206588 DEWEY 189/.4 UK Release Date 2003-03-15 Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2003-03-15 NZ Release Date 2003-03-15 US Release Date 2003-03-15 Author Richard J. Regan Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1174460;

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