Wisdom and Love in St. Thomas Aquinas

By Étienne Gilson

Book Overview

Wisdom And Love In St. Thomas Aquinas is a book written by Etienne Gilson, a renowned philosopher and historian of medieval philosophy. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the most influential theologians and philosophers in the history of Western thought.Gilson's book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Aquinas' concept of wisdom, which he defines as the knowledge of divine things. Gilson explores Aquinas' views on the nature of God, the relationship between faith and reason, and the role of philosophy in understanding the divine.The second part of the book focuses on Aquinas' concept of love, which he sees as the ultimate goal of human existence. Gilson examines Aquinas' views on the nature of love, the relationship between love and knowledge, and the role of love in the moral life.Throughout the book, Gilson provides a detailed analysis of Aquinas' philosophy, drawing on a wide range of texts and sources. He also places Aquinas' ideas in their historical context, showing how they were influenced by the intellectual and cultural currents of the medieval period.Overall, Wisdom And Love In St. Thomas Aquinas is a rich and insightful study of one of the most important thinkers in the history of Western philosophy and theology. It will be of interest to scholars and students of philosophy, theology, and intellectual history, as well as to anyone interested in the relationship between faith and reason, and the nature of human existence.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258085747
• ISBN13: 9781258085742
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"