Book description
In his reflections on Christianity, Saint Thomas Aquinas forged a
unique synthesis of ancient philosophy and medieval theology.
Preoccupied with the relationship between faith and reason, he was
influenced both by Aristotle's rational world view and by the powerful
belief that wisdom and truth can ultimately only be reached through
divine revelation. Thomas's writings, which contain highly influential
statements of fundamental Christian doctrine, as well as observations
on topics as diverse as political science, anti-Semitism and heresy,
demonstrate the great range of his intellect and place him firmly
among the greatest medieval philosophers.
Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) was an Italian philosopher and Dominican
friar.
Ralph McInerny is Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of
Notre Dame. Pre-eminent as a Thomas scholar, his many books include
Aquinas Against the Averroists & A First Glance at St Thomas Aquinas.
