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Form And Being: Studies In Thomistic Metaphysics (Studies In Philosophy And The History Of Philosophy)
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The Latest Volume In The Studies In Philosophy And The History Of Philosophy Series Contains Thirteen Essays By Lawrence Dewan On Metaphysics, The Vision Of Reality From The Viewpoint Of Being. While They Take The Form Of Interpretations Of The Thought Of Thomas Aquinas, They Are Meant As A Contribution To Perennial Philosophy, Truth That Transcends Particular Cultures And Eras.Written Over A Period Of 25 Years, They Range From An Overall Conception Of The Primary Philosophical Wisdom, To Such Particular Subjects As The Conception Of Substance In An Evolutionary Context; The Natural Seed Of Intellectual Knowledge Within The Human Being; The Principle Of Causality; The Immortality Of The Soul; And The Real Distinction Between Particular Form And The Act Of Being, Crucial For Our Understanding Of Reality As Created.The Method Combines Close Readings Of And Reflections On The Texts Of Thomas Aquinas And Other Relevant Thinkers. Because The Essays Were Written Largely In Response To The Work Of Several Prominent Twentiethcentury Metaphysicians, They Regularly Offer Alternative Views On Extremely Fundamental Issues.The Distinctive Contribution Of This Volume Is Its Focus On The Role Of Form Among The Various Items In The Ontological Analysis. The Most Prominent Thomistic Metaphysicians In The Twentieth Century Laid Great Stress On The Role Of The Act Of Being. Dewan'S Essays Present What Is Essentially The Same Picture, But In A Way That Emphasizes The Continuity Between Christian Philosophers And Their Predecessors In Ancient Greece.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Form and Being: Studies in Thomistic Metaphysics'? A: The book focuses on metaphysics from the viewpoint of being, featuring interpretations of Thomas Aquinas' thought and contributions to perennial philosophy.
- Q: Who is the author of this volume? A: The author is Lawrence Dewan, who has written extensively on Thomistic metaphysics over a period of 25 years.
- Q: How many essays are included in this volume? A: The volume includes thirteen essays that explore various aspects of metaphysics and the thought of Thomas Aquinas.
- Q: What subjects are covered in the essays? A: Subjects include the conception of substance, the principle of causality, the immortality of the soul, and the distinction between form and the act of being.
- Q: What is the significance of the essays in this book? A: The essays provide alternative views on fundamental metaphysical issues and emphasize the continuity between Christian philosophers and their ancient Greek predecessors.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on November 29, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 265 pages.
- Q: What is the item condition of this book? A: The item condition is new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Medieval Thought.