Aquinas on Mind

by Sir Anthony Kenny, Anthony Kenny

Overview

This book shows how the mature writings of Thomas Aquinas though written in the thirteenth century have much to offer the human mind and the relationship between intellect and will, body and soul.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415113069
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/01/1994
Series:	Topics in Medieval Philosophy
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1240L (what's this?)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Sir Anthony Kenny, Anthony Kenny

Table of Contents

Preface Abbreviations 1. Why read Aquinas? 2. Mind and metaphysics 3. Perception and imagination 4. The nature of the intellect 5. Appetite and will 6. The freedom of the will 7. Sense, imagination and intellect 8. Universals of thought 9. Knowledge of particulars 10. Self-knowledge 11. The nature of the Soul 12. Mind and body Notes Further reading Index

Editorial Reviews

‘ Aquinas on Mind brings out the depth and interest of the texts it discusses and should thus bring St Tonmas back in the centre of an extremely important debate which of course has ramifications well beyond the boundaries of academic philosophy.' - The Tablet

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