Few philosophers or theologians exerted as much influence on the shape of medieval thought as Thomas Aquinas. He ranks amongst the most famous of the Western philosophers and was responsible for almost single-handedly bringing the philosophy of Aristotle into harmony with Christianity. He was also one of the first philosophers to argue that philosophy and theology could support each other. The shape of metaphysics, theology, and Aristotelian thought today still bears the imprint of Aquinas' work.

In this extensive and deeply researched study, Eleonore Stump examines Aquinas' major works, Summa Theologiae and Summa Contra Gentiles, and clearly assesses the vast range of Aquinas' thought. Philosophers, theologians, and students of the medieval period alike will find this unrivalled study an indispensable resource in researching and teaching Aquinas.

Reviews

'This book is an astounding achievement. It will not be superseded for decades. It will surely remain on the bibliography for as long as Thomas Aquinas is regarded as a major thinker; for as long as there is Western philosophy.' - Fergus Kerr, Ars Disputandi

'This is by far the best book we have on Aquinas's philosophy as a whole, and it will undoubtedly become a standard point of reference for anyone interested in his work'- Robert Pasnau, Mind

'[Eleanore Stump] is one of the best contemporary commentators on Aquinas - perhaps even the best. She writes lucidly, with great philosophical sophistication and with an excellent ability to focus on the really critical steps in Aquinas's arguments ... if someone were to buy just one book on Aquinas, I think this should be it. It is excellent value for money and I thoroughly recommend it.' - Church Times

'This is by far the best book we have on Aquinas's philosophy as a whole, and it will undoubtedly become a standard point of reference for anyone interested in his work'- Robert Pasnau, Mind

'This book is an astounding achievement. It will not be superseded for decades. It will surely remain on the bibliography for as long as Thomas Aquinas is regarded as a major thinker, for as long then as there is Western philosophy.' - Fergus Kerr, Ars Disputandi

'...written with such rigorous lucidity that it should deal a death-blow to the common prejudice that medieval writers are obscure, inaccessible, and unlikely to have anything pertinent to say to the modern reader.' - E.J. Ashworth, Philosophical Books

Book Information
ISBN 9780415029605
Author Eleonore Stump
Format Hardback
Page Count 632
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 952g