A refreshing approach to the study of major Western philosophers. Introductory essays by noted scholars enliven each volume with insights into the human side of the great thinkers, and provide authoritative discussions of the historical background, evolution, and importance of their ideas. Highly recommended as stimulating classroom texts.
A refreshing approach to the study of major Western philosophers. Introductory essays by noted scholars enliven each volume with insights into the hum...
What is the relation of the state to God? How can a man be both a political animal and a follower of Christ? These enduring questions are considered in detail in this volume of selected writings of St Thomas Aquinas. Among the most influential of the medieval philosophers, he is recognized for synthesizing Christian theology with Artistotelian metaphysics, recognized for synthesizing Christian theology with Artistotelian metaphysics, and providing a philosophical defence of Christianity addressed to the non-Christian reader. This selection specifically focuses on Aquinas's concepts of...
What is the relation of the state to God? How can a man be both a political animal and a follower of Christ? These enduring questions are considered i...
