Free eBooks Commentary On Aristotle's Metaphysics [Aristotelian Commentary Series] Available To Downloads
Book by Saint Thomas Aquinas
Paperback: 870 pages
Publisher: Dumb Ox Books; 1 edition (1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1883357616
ISBN-13: 978-1883357610
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.8 x 8.9 inches
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This is a great translation of Aquinas' comments on Aristotle's work titled, "Metaphysics." Ralph McInerny (Notre Dame University) wrote the preface and the work was translated by John P. Rowan. Both men are strong in their field of expertise and both are Thomists. The book is a phrase by phrase/paragraph by paragraph commentary written by Aquinas on Aristotle's actual work. In other words, Aquinas took what Aristotle espoused in his "Metaphysics" and discussed it in great detail. Aquinas was not shy about admitting what he disagreed and agreed with in Aristotle's philosophy. So not only is the reader of this addition getting the actual translated text of Aristotle's work, but also Aquinas' remarks. This is an incredible reference/resource work for those who are either studying Aristotle's "Metaphysics," the thoughts of Thomas Aquinas, or perhaps both. The book is 839 pages of solid text and very well organized so the reader knows the parts that are Aristotle's (which are all italicized) and Aquinas'(which are in plain type). This book, if for no other reason, at least helps the student of both philosophers gain a better understanding of each; since Aquinas is at his best when commenting about Aristotle's work and the actual text of Aristotle is present for the reader to digest. This paragraph from the back cover of the book well describes what the buyer and reader can expect from such a great work as this - "Thomas Aquinas finds the twelve books he comments on wonderful for their order, both overall and in the minutest detail. His reading is governed by what he takes to be the clear sense of the text, his interpretations keep close to what Aristotle actually said, his account is breathtaking in its acuity." Thus, this is a work that you will not want to miss, since, unfortunately, books of this nature have a short a shelf life.
Dudes, if you ever want to understand Aristotle and who doesn't? If you ever want to understand Thomistic theology and who doesn't? You got to get your paws on this book. D*** but it's fascinatin'. And St. Thomas, he does love him some Aristotle. Now this ain't no chick-attention gettin' book. S***, most chicks I know don't know any Aristotle at all, but it is one fascinatin' if laborious way to get a handle on that Dude, whether you're a real Thomist or just a cheese-eatin,' cigarette smokin', kitty-litter-emptyin' French existentialist. If you do nothing else with this, ya gots ta git it for a reference. Momma and the kiddies are even usin' it in homeschool and while they ain't goin' through the whole thing they are referencing it for various theological teachings. Did I mention that St. Thomas loves him some theology too? No workin' man's library should be without this volume.
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