Aquinas on Matter and Form and the Elements: A Translation and Interpretation of

Description: Aquinas on Matter and Form and the Elements by Joseph Bobik In this volume, the author presents, translates, and offers an interpretation of Aquinass ""De Principiis Naturae"" and his ""De Mixtione Elementorum"". He reflects on what Aquinas says about matter and form and the elements in various contexts and throughout his works. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Joseph Bobik offers a translation of Aquinass De Principiis Naturae (circa 1252) and De Mixtione Elementorum (1273) accompanied by a continuous commentary, followed by two essays: "Elements in the Composition of Physical Substances" and "The Elements in Aquinas and the Elements Today." The Principles of Nature introduces the reader to the basic Aristotelian principles such as matter and form, the four causes so fundamental to Aquinass philosophy. On Mixture of the Elements examines the question of how the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water) remain within the physical things composed from them. Author Biography Joseph Bobik is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of numerous books, including Aquinas on Being and Essence (Notre Dame Press, 1988). Review ". . . Joseph Bobik offers some genuine, straightforward, and unencumbered philosophy using the words of Thomas Aquinas as a point of departure. Aquinas on Matter and Form and the Elements is must reading for all scholars and students of the works of Thomas Aquinas." —The Midwest Book Review"Congratulations and thanks to Joseph Bobik for having provided a translation that is both accurate and readable of Thomass De principiis naturae and De mixitone elementorum." –The Thomist"This work is a companion to Bobiks earlier translation and commentary on Aquinass On Being and Essence. The Principles of Nature introduces the reader to the basic Aristotelian principles such as matter and form, the four causes so fundamental to Aquinass philosophy. On Mixture of the Elements *examines the question of how the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water) remain within the physical things composed from them. Bobik gives probably the first published English translation of this work by Aquinas. He includes a section that puts some of the issues raised into a broader context by relating Aquinass theory both to modern physics, especially the Big Bang theory, and to the work of a little-known medieval Jewish philosopher, Nahmanides." —Religious Studies Review*"Bobik gives a quick, easily digestible translation and discussion of Aquinas physical theories, most suitable for those with a prevailing interest in the Thomistic worldview." —Philosophy in Review"This book offers a translation of Aquinass De Principiis Naturae (circa 1252) and De Mixione Elementorum (1273) accompanied by a continuous commentary, followed by two essays: "Elements in the Composition of Physical Substances" and "The Elements in Aquinas and the Elements Today." The unity of the volume rests in the question of the composition of natural things (whether out of matter and form, or out of the elements). . . . Bobiks translation is remarkably clear." —The Review of Metaphysics Long Description Joseph Bobik offers a translation of Aquinass De Principiis Naturae (circa 1252) and De Mixtione Elementorum (1273) accompanied by a continuous commentary, followed by two essays: "Elements in the Composition of Physical Substances" and "The Elements in Aquinas and the Elements Today." The Principles of Nature introduces the reader to the basic Aristotelian principles such as matter and form, the four causes so fundamental to Aquinass philosophy. On Mixture of the Elements examines the question of how the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water) remain within the physical things composed from them. Review Quote "This work is a companion to Bobiks earlier translation and commentary on Aquinass On Being and Essence . The Principles of Nature introduces the reader to the basic Aristotelian principles such as matter and form, the four causes so fundamental to Aquinass philosophy. On Mixture of the Elements examines the question of how the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water) remain within the physical things composed from them. Bobik gives probably the first published English translation of this work by Aquinas. He includes a section that puts some of the issues raised into a broader context by relating Aquinass theory both to modern physics, especially the Big Bang Details ISBN0268020000 Author Joseph Bobik Publisher University of Notre Dame Press Language English ISBN-10 0268020000 ISBN-13 9780268020002 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1998 Translator Joseph Bobik Imprint University of Notre Dame Press Place of Publication Notre Dame IN Country of Publication United States Birth 1927 Short Title AQUINAS ON MATTER & FORM & THE Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780268020002 UK Release Date 1998-03-15 AU Release Date 1998-03-15 NZ Release Date 1998-03-15 US Release Date 1998-03-15 Subtitle A Translation and Interpretation of the De Principiis Naturae and the De Mixtione Elementorum of St. Thomas Aquinas Publication Date 1998-03-15 DEWEY 189.4 Audience Undergraduate Pages 348 Alternative 9780268006532 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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