Format:
X, 212 S.
Edition:
1. publ.
ISBN:
0198238479
Content:
"Anthony Kenny offers a critical examination of a central metaphysical doctrine of Thomas Aquinas, the greatest of the medieval philosophers. Aquinas's account of being is famous and influential: but Kenny argues that it in fact suffers from systematic confusion. Because of the centrality of the doctrine, this has implications for other parts of Aquinas's philosophical system: in particular, Kenny shows that the idea that God is pure being is a hindrance, not a help, to Aquinas's natural theology." "Kenny's clear and incisive study, drawing on the scholastic as well as the analytic tradition, dispels the confusion and offers philosophers and theologians a guide through the labyrinth of Aquinas's ontology."--BOOK JACKET.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Language:
English
Subjects:
Philosophy
,
Ancient Studies
Keywords:
Thomas von Aquin, Heiliger 1225-1274
;
Ontologie
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002066255-d.html
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0613/2002066255-t.html
Author information:
Kenny, Anthony 1931-
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