Synopsis
Unlock the core questions of being with St. Thomas Aquinas’ metaphysical thought. This concise introduction targets college students and curious readers, framing three focused problems at the heart of general metaphysics. It emphasizes how Aquinas’ work connects to logic, language, and the big questions that shape philosophy. This edition presents a carefully chosen collection of texts, chosen to illuminate the enduring issues of being and its principles. It makes clear that reading these translated writings is not a substitute for the original Latin, yet it aims to convey Aquinas’ ideas with thoughtful accuracy. The book also acknowledges that newcomers benefit from thoughtful guidance, and it shows how great works can aid both teaching and personal study.
- How Aquinas defines metaphysics and its place among the sciences.
- The meaning and priority of being, essence, and act, and how they relate to truth.
- How the transcendental categories—One, True, Good, and Beauty—shape our understanding of reality.
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