The Psychology Of Saint Albert The Great: Compared With That Of Saint Thomas

By George C. Reilly

Book Overview

The book ""The Psychology of Saint Albert the Great: Compared with that of Saint Thomas"" by George C. Reilly is a comprehensive analysis of the psychological theories and beliefs of two of the most prominent medieval Catholic theologians, Saint Albert the Great and Saint Thomas Aquinas. The author compares and contrasts the two saints' views on various aspects of human psychology, including perception, cognition, emotion, and motivation. The book explores the historical and cultural context in which these two theologians developed their ideas, as well as the philosophical and theological underpinnings of their theories. The author also examines the influence of Aristotle's philosophy on both saints' thinking, as well as their contributions to the development of Christian psychology. Through a careful analysis of their works, the author highlights the similarities and differences between the two saints' views on topics such as the nature of the soul, the relationship between mind and body, and the role of free will in human behavior. Overall, ""The Psychology of Saint Albert the Great: Compared with that of Saint Thomas"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval philosophy, psychology, and theology, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas and the development of Christian thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432575368
• ISBN13: 9781432575366
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"