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.

About the Author
Eleonore Stump is the Robert J. Henle, S.J. Professor of Philosophy at Saint Louis University. Her previous books include Boethius's De topicis differentiis (1978; reprinted 1989); Boethius's In Ciceronis Topica (1988); Dialectic and Its Place in the Development of Medieval Logic (1980); The Cambridge Companion to Aquinas (ed. with Norman Kretzmann) (1993); Aquinas's Moral Theory: Essays in Honor of Norman Kretzmann (ed. with Scott MacDonald) (1999); and The Cambridge Companion to Augustine (ed. With Norman Kretzmann) (2001).

Reviews

"This book is an astounding achievment. It will not be superseded for decades.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

'[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

Book Information
ISBN 9780415378987
Author Eleonore Stump
Format Paperback
Page Count 632
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1170g